Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Bluffton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluffton High School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffton High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffton High School's ranking?
Bluffton High School is ranked #585 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bluffton High School often compared to?
Bluffton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell High School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluffton High School?
The graduation rate of Bluffton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bluffton High School?
468 students attend Bluffton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bluffton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton High School?
Bluffton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluffton High School offer ?
Bluffton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluffton High School part of?
Bluffton High School is part of MSD Bluffton-Harrison School District.
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