Shoals High School is a high school in Shoals, Indiana, United States. Its athletic nickname is the "Jug Rox" and it participates in the Blue Chip Conference.
Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Shoals Community High School ranks in the top 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoals Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Shoals Community High School's student population of 210 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoals Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoals Community High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#869 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Shoals Community High School's ranking?
Shoals Community High School is ranked #869 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shoals Community High School often compared to?
Shoals Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loogootee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shoals Community High School?
The graduation rate of Shoals Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Shoals Community High School?
210 students attend Shoals Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shoals Community High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoals Community High School?
Shoals Community High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shoals Community High School offer ?
Shoals Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoals Community High School part of?
Shoals Community High School is part of Shoals Community School Corp School District.
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