South Dearborn High School

South Dearborn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5770 Highlander Pl,  Aurora, IN
South Dearborn Community School Corporation
3.5
3.3
645 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Bond
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
278:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
93.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Cincinnati 103 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 102 Students
Ball State University 82 Students
Northern Kentucky University 82 Students
Purdue University 75 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 61 Students
Indiana State University 56 Students
Hanover College 44 Students
University of Kentucky 41 Students
University of Indianapolis 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Biology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Graphic Design 11 Students
Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 86 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
South Dearborn is a crazy school. I had no troubles with any students or staff but some of my friends had trouble with students. From minor bullying to full on harassment there's a bit t of all of that. The guidance counselors at the school are not really personal with you when you go and they won't help you unless it'll look bad on them. In my 4 years of going to South Dearborn I think I had one conversation with them the entire time. The teachers are the best part. They won't let you slack but they will be fun and try and help students who ask for help and need help. If it wasn't for the great teaching staff I would have moved schools. The after school programs are far and wide and after being in a few they are all great but student gov. The only reason for it is to have a glorified popularity contest. None of the things they say they will do get done and nothing comes from it. Anyway 8.5/10 school. Would school again!!
4.0 Junior
1/4/2022
At South Dearborn High School, I enjoyed how personable the teachers were. My teachers always supported me and wanted the best for me. I also enjoyed the positive atmosphere that the school provided. I almost never found myself in hostile or uncomfortable situations. Whenever something was wrong, the faculty made sure to fix the issue, with one of the faculty's main focuses being the welfare of students.
5.0 Sophomore
12/13/2020
I love the supporting staff members at SDHS! SDHS offers dual credit classes as well so you can earn high school and college credit at the same time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2025
South Dearborn was great! I was well prepared for college and was able to received my master’s degree in 5 years. My kids now attend SD and they are thriving!
1.0 parent
9/4/2023
School has had a high attrition rate where teachers have gone to surrounding schools for higher pay. If I knew now before moving to his district, definitely would have gone to East Central or Batesville.
5.0 other
6/14/2019
My recent time at SDHS was awesome. As long as you are a motivated student, willing to learn, you'll excel at SD. The massive amount of dual credit classes they offer, along with the school's partnership with Ivy Tech, makes earning college credit easy and virtually free! Teachers want their student...
5.0 teacher
7/30/2018
SDHS has caring teachers who foster a love of learning. There are many opportunities for student involvement.

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South Dearborn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aurora, IN and is served by the South Dearborn Community School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 645 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. South Dearborn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Dearborn Middle School, St John Evangelical Lutheran School, Aurora Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Aurora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Dearborn High School.

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