Summary:
Zip code 46117 is home to one high school, Eastern Hancock High School, serving grades 9-12. This public high school is part of the Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp. The school enrolls 378 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8. The free/reduced lunch rate is 28.04%, indicating a portion of the student body comes from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The school spends $11,711 per student.
Eastern Hancock High School has shown a fluctuating statewide ranking, dropping from a strong position in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years to a lower ranking in 2022-2023. Despite this fluctuation, the school achieved a commendable graduation rate of 88.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. Test score performance is mixed, with recent data showing improvements in SAT Mathematics and Biology proficiency, with the school's 2024-2025 projected scores exceeding state averages in these areas. However, the school's SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing proficiency in 2023-2024 was slightly below the state average, though recent data suggests a slight improvement.
A key area for attention is the chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which could impact student learning. The school's spending per student is $11,711, and the student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is favorable, suggesting potential for individualized student attention. While the school has demonstrated strong graduation rates and recent gains in specific academic areas, the decline in its statewide ranking and the chronic absenteeism rate are factors that parents may wish to investigate further.
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