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#1006 of 1,823 schools in IN
Paoli JR & SR High School
High School · Paoli Community School Corp · Paoli, IN
A Paoli Community School Corp high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Elm St, Paoli, IN 47454
- Math 30% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paoli JR & SR High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paoli JR & SR 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,931
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Paoli Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paoli JR & SR High School is listed in Paoli Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paoli JR & SR High School
Paoli JR & SR High School is a public high school in Paoli, IN, part of Paoli Community School Corp, serving approximately 571 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paoli JR & SR High School
What grades does Paoli JR & SR High School serve?
Paoli JR & SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Paoli JR & SR High School?
Paoli JR & SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paoli JR & SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paoli JR & SR High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paoli JR & SR High School rank in IN?
Paoli JR & SR High School ranks #1,006 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Paoli JR & SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paoli JR & SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Paoli JR & SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paoli JR & SR High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paoli JR & SR High School a charter school?
No, Paoli JR & SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paoli JR & SR High School a Title I school?
No, Paoli JR & SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paoli JR & SR High School?
51.7% of students at Paoli JR & SR 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (812) 723-3905
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47454)
- 7,529
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47454; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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