Thomas A. Edison Junior-Senior High School is a seven-year public junior and senior high school of the Lake Station Community School Corporation in Lake Station, Indiana. The school serves most of Lake Station.
Serving 614 students in grades 6-12, Thomas A Edison 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 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School's student population of 614 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1636 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is ranked #1636 out of 1,743 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
614 students attend Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School part of?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is part of Lake Station Community Schools School District.
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