Very Good
#488 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Bluffton High School
High School · Msd Bluffton-harrison · Bluffton, IN
A Msd Bluffton-harrison high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Tiger Trl, Bluffton, IN 46714
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bluffton High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bluffton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,468
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Academy of Bluffton IncPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Wesleyan Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Msd Bluffton-harrison
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluffton High School is listed in MSD Bluffton-Harrison; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffton High School
Bluffton High School is a public high school in Bluffton, IN, part of Msd Bluffton-harrison, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffton High School
What grades does Bluffton High School serve?
Bluffton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffton High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffton High School rank in IN?
Bluffton High School ranks #488 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bluffton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluffton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffton High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bluffton High School a charter school?
No, Bluffton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluffton High School a Title I school?
No, Bluffton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffton High School?
41.0% of students at Bluffton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wells County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (260) 824-3724
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 46714)
- 15,257
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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