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#853 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 47% in state

Owen Valley Community High School

High School · Spencer-owen Community Schools · Spencer, IN

A Spencer-owen Community Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

622 W SR 46, Spencer, IN 47460

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation14.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$13,504
Chronic Absenteeism26.9%

Students at Owen Valley Community High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Owen Valley Community 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,688

Median home value

$177,600

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Spencer-owen Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Owen Valley Community High School is listed in Spencer-Owen Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Owen Valley Community High School

Owen Valley Community High School is a public high school in Spencer, IN, part of Spencer-owen Community Schools, serving approximately 650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #853 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Owen Valley Community High School

What grades does Owen Valley Community High School serve?

Owen Valley Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Owen Valley Community High School?

Owen Valley Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen Valley Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Owen Valley Community High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Owen Valley Community High School rank in IN?

Owen Valley Community High School ranks #853 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Owen Valley Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Owen Valley Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Owen Valley Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Owen Valley Community High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Owen Valley Community High School a charter school?

No, Owen Valley Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Owen Valley Community High School a Title I school?

No, Owen Valley Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owen Valley Community High School?

51.5% of students at Owen Valley Community 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
650
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Owen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 47460)
11,395
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
45.5
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 47460; 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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