Paoli Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Paoli, Indiana.
Serving 571 students in grades 7-12, Paoli 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paoli Jr & Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Paoli Jr & Sr High School's student population of 571 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Rams
School Rankings
Paoli Jr & Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paoli Jr & Sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1093 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paoli Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School is ranked #1093 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Paoli Jr & Sr High School often compared to?
Paoli Jr & Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Valley Comm High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Paoli Jr & Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
571 students attend Paoli Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Paoli Jr & Sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paoli Jr & Sr High School?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paoli Jr & Sr High School offer ?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paoli Jr & Sr High School part of?
Paoli Jr & Sr High School is part of Paoli Community School Corp School District.
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