Blackford Junior-Senior High School is a public high school in Hartford City, Indiana which includes grades 7 through 12. It is part of the Blackford County School District, and is the sole public high school serving all of Blackford County. Like the county, Blackford High School is named after Isaac Blackford.
Serving 715 students in grades 7-12, Blackford Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackford Jr-sr High School's student population of 715 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Blackford Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackford Jr-sr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackford Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Blackford Jr-sr High School is ranked #998 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blackford Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Blackford Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Blackford Jr-sr High School?
715 students attend Blackford Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Blackford Jr-sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackford Jr-sr High School?
Blackford Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackford Jr-sr High School offer ?
Blackford Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackford Jr-sr High School part of?
Blackford Jr-sr High School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.
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