Serving 1,254 students in grades 6-12, George Rogers Clark Md/hs 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 was 6% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
73%
15%
Black
11%
13%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)72%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
The graduation rate of George Rogers Clark Md/hs is 72%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
1,254 students attend George Rogers Clark Md/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George Rogers Clark Md/hs students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Rogers Clark Md/hs?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Rogers Clark Md/hs offer ?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Rogers Clark Md/hs part of?
George Rogers Clark Md/hs is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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