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Shoals Community High School

High School · Shoals Community School Corp · Shoals, IN

A Shoals Community School Corp high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7900 US Hwy 50, Shoals, IN 47581

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$11,048
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Shoals Community High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

59%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shoals 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$56,864

Median home value

$124,900

Median rent

$606/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·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.

Shoals Community School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shoals Community High School is listed in Shoals Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shoals Community High School

Shoals Community High School is a public high school in Shoals, IN, part of Shoals Community School Corp, serving approximately 210 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,277 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shoals Community High School

What grades does Shoals Community High School serve?

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

How many students attend Shoals Community High School?

Shoals Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Shoals Community High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shoals Community High School rank in IN?

Shoals Community High School ranks #1,277 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Shoals Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shoals Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Shoals Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shoals Community High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Shoals Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Shoals Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

59.0% of students at Shoals 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
210
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 47581)
2,828
Area median age
52.5
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 47581; 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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