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#327 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 18% in state

Cascade Senior High School

High School · Mill Creek Community Sch Corp · Clayton, IN

A Mill Creek Community Sch Corp high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6565 S CR 200 W, Clayton, IN 46118

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,668
Chronic Absenteeism11.4%

Students at Cascade Senior High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cascade Senior 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. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low248/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,480

Median home value

$248,300

Median rent

$987/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mill Creek Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$12,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cascade Senior High School is listed in Mill Creek Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cascade Senior High School

Cascade Senior High School is a public high school in Clayton, IN, part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 546 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cascade Senior High School

What grades does Cascade Senior High School serve?

Cascade Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cascade Senior High School?

Cascade Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cascade Senior High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cascade Senior High School rank in IN?

Cascade Senior High School ranks #327 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Cascade Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cascade Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Cascade Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade Senior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Cascade Senior High School a charter school?

No, Cascade Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cascade Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Cascade Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade Senior High School?

26.0% of students at Cascade Senior 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
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hendricks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46118)
4,340
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
41.2
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 46118; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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