Serving 647 students in grades 6-12, Churubusco Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Churubusco Jr-sr High School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Churubusco Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churubusco Jr-sr High School is 0.10, 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
#1213 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churubusco Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Churubusco Jr-sr High School is ranked #1213 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Churubusco Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Churubusco Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Churubusco Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Churubusco Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Churubusco Jr-sr High School?
647 students attend Churubusco Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Churubusco Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Churubusco Jr-sr High School?
Churubusco Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Churubusco Jr-sr High School offer ?
Churubusco Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Churubusco Jr-sr High School part of?
Churubusco Jr-sr High School is part of Smith-Green Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/14/2017
It's a nice school I enjoy it I don't like being around So it is a good school for me and at least I never have to worry about getting lost.
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