Waldron Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Waldron, Indiana.
Serving 323 students in grades 6-12, Waldron 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldron Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Waldron Jr-sr High School's student population of 323 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Yellow and Black
School Calendar
School Motto
Shaping, Empowering, and Supporting the Minds of Tomorrow
School Rankings
Waldron 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 Waldron Jr-sr High School is 0.06, 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
#1104 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
3%
15%
White
97%
62%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldron Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is ranked #1104 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Waldron Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Waldron Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldron Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Waldron Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Waldron Jr-sr High School?
323 students attend Waldron Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waldron Jr-sr High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldron Jr-sr High School?
Waldron 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 Waldron Jr-sr High School offer ?
Waldron Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldron Jr-sr High School part of?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is part of Shelby Eastern Schools.
In what neighborhood is Waldron Jr-sr High School located?
Waldron Jr-sr High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Waldron, IN.
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