Jay County Jr. - Sr.High School is a public high school located on the outskirts of Portland, Indiana. It was formed in 1975 as a consolidation of Bryant, Dunkirk, Pennville, Portland, and Redkey Indiana's individual high schools for the respective city.
Serving 1,207 students in grades 7-12, Jay County Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jay County Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Jay County Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,207 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jay County Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jay County Jr/sr High School is 0.22, 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
#793 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jay County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Jay County Jr/sr High School is ranked #793 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Jay County Jr/sr High School is 84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School?
1,207 students attend Jay County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jay County Jr/sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jay County Jr/sr High School?
Jay County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jay County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Jay County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jay County Jr/sr High School part of?
Jay County Jr/sr High School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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