Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, Silver Creek 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Creek High School's student population of 935 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek High School is 0.35, 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
#990 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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 Silver Creek High School's ranking?
Silver Creek High School is ranked #990 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Silver Creek High School often compared to?
Silver Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlestown Senior High School, Jeffersonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silver Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Silver Creek High School is 86%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Silver Creek High School?
935 students attend Silver Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Silver Creek High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Creek High School?
Silver Creek High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silver Creek High School offer ?
Silver Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silver Creek High School part of?
Silver Creek High School is part of Silver Creek School Corporation School District.
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