Jennings County High School

Jennings County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 W Walnut St,  North Vernon, IN
Jennings County School Corporation
3.6
3.5
1,174 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dustin Roller
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
25.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
291:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
89.4%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

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.
Indiana University - Bloomington 141 Students
Ball State University 97 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 89 Students
University of Indianapolis 88 Students
Purdue University 79 Students
Indiana State University 70 Students
Franklin College 59 Students
Hanover College 53 Students
Butler University 45 Students
University of Evansville 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 37 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Biology 30 Students
Business 26 Students
Education 17 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 169 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/19/2024
Some of the teacher's are very caring and in tune with students. Other's are just there for a paycheck. Most of the the parent's and school staff in the community only really care about sport's. I think more people need to put more of an emphasis on academics!
3.0 Senior
10/18/2021
Administration is entirely too lenient towards COVID-19 precautions, racism, sexual harassment, and everything in between. You will only enjoy your time here if you are a white athlete.
4.0 Alum
8/2/2021
Overall, I love Jennings County High School. The staff was so supportive and it was small enough to know all your fellow students which was great for community building. I was involved in many sports and the music department so I got to experience the attentive coaching and developing orchestra.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
4.0 student
2/14/2014
As a senior at JCHS I can say that it doesn't deserve all the hate it gets. Most of the teachers and staff genuinely care about the success of the students and are willing to work with you so that you can get the best education possible. But since it is a fairly large school kids have to take the in...
3.0 other
10/29/2013
I am shocked at how these students behave! They walk down the halls with their phones and iPads constantly going and Cussing at one another. I don't mean a cuss word here and there either! I attended school here and this kind of behavior was not allowed then so why is it ok now?!? I hope things have...

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Jennings County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in North Vernon, IN, in the North Vernon neighborhood, and is served by the Jennings County School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 1,174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Jennings County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $188,758. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apostolic Christian Academy, Sandy Creek Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what North Vernon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jennings County High School.

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