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#1372 of 1,823 schools in IN
Seymour Senior High School
High School · Seymour Community Schools · Seymour, IN
A Seymour Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1350 W 2nd St, Seymour, IN 47274
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 81.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seymour Senior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seymour 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,610/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seymour), 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
$72,186
Median home value
$187,800
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seymour Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seymour Senior High School is listed in Seymour Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seymour Senior High School
Seymour Senior High School is a public high school in Seymour, IN, part of Seymour Community Schools, serving approximately 1,726 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seymour Senior High School
What grades does Seymour Senior High School serve?
Seymour Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seymour Senior High School?
Seymour Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Senior High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seymour Senior High School rank in IN?
Seymour Senior High School ranks #1,372 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Seymour Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seymour Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Seymour Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seymour Senior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Seymour Senior High School a charter school?
No, Seymour Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seymour Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Seymour Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seymour Senior High School?
47.5% of students at Seymour 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
- 1,726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (812) 522-4384
- 4-Year Graduation
- 81.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47274)
- 32,786
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 47274; 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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