Turkey Run High School serves 287 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Turkey Run Community School Corp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turkey Run High School?
The graduation rate of Turkey Run High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Turkey Run High School?
287 students attend Turkey Run High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Turkey Run High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Turkey Run High School offer ?
Turkey Run High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Turkey Run High School part of?
Turkey Run High School is part of Turkey Run Community School Corp School District.
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