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#1067 of 1,823 schools in IN
Elkhart High School
High School · Elkhart Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
An Elkhart Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2608 California Rd, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elkhart High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 18% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elkhart 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), 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
$61,784
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Center - ElkhartCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Jimtown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 517 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elkhart Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elkhart High School is listed in Elkhart Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elkhart High School
Elkhart High School is a public high school in Elkhart, IN, part of Elkhart Community Schools, serving approximately 3,195 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,067 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elkhart High School
What grades does Elkhart High School serve?
Elkhart High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elkhart High School?
Elkhart High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elkhart High School rank in IN?
Elkhart High School ranks #1,067 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elkhart High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elkhart High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Elkhart High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Elkhart High School a charter school?
No, Elkhart High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elkhart High School a Title I school?
No, Elkhart High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkhart High School?
62.3% of students at Elkhart 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
- 3,195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 200
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (574) 262-5600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46514)
- 41,480
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 46514; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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