DUGGER UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP

Dugger Union Community School Corp is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Dugger Union Community School Corp school district, located in Dugger, IN with about 353 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Dugger Union Community School Corp has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dugger Union Community School (DUCS) is a unique public charter school located in Dugger, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Established by the community in response to the closure of the previous local public school, the institution prides itself on being "community-owned and operated." Its mission focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty, parents, and local stakeholders work collaboratively to provide a rigorous academic experience while maintaining the small-town values and traditions essential to the region.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes college and career readiness while prioritizing character development. Because it serves as a central hub for the small town of Dugger, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often integrating local history and service into its student programming. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Dugger Union strives to provide personalized attention, ensuring that students are not just academic numbers, but active participants in a school culture that prioritizes school spirit, local pride, and long-term student success.

For more information, contact Dugger Union Community School Corp at (812) 648-7109 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.