Cascade High School is a public high school located in Clayton, Indiana. It serves grades 9-12 for the Mill Creek Community School Corporation.
Serving 546 students in grades 9-12, Cascade Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cascade Senior High School's student population of 546 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Cascade Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Senior High School's ranking?
Cascade Senior High School is ranked #401 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cascade Senior High School often compared to?
Cascade Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville Community High School, Plainfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cascade Senior High School?
546 students attend Cascade Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cascade Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Senior High School?
Cascade Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cascade Senior High School offer ?
Cascade Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Senior High School part of?
Cascade Senior High School is part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp School District.
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