Jay County Jr/sr High School

2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,278 students in grades 7-12, Jay County Jr/sr 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jay County Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,278 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,278 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jay County Jr/sr 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 Jay County Jr/sr High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#794 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jay County Jr/sr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jay County Jr/sr High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jay County Jr/sr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Jay County Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
83%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jay County Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jay County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Jay County Jr/sr High School is ranked #794 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School?
1,278 students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jay County Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
Jay County 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 Jay County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Jay County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jay County Jr/sr High School part of?
Jay County Jr/sr High School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 83% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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