Jimtown High School is located in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. It is in Baugo Township, and a part of the Baugo Community Schools system.
Serving 538 students in grades 9-12, Jimtown 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jimtown High School's student population of 538 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Jimtown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jimtown High School is 0.39, 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
#585 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Jimtown High School's ranking?
Jimtown High School is ranked #585 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jimtown High School often compared to?
Jimtown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge High School, North Wood 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jimtown High School?
The graduation rate of Jimtown High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jimtown High School?
538 students attend Jimtown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jimtown High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jimtown High School?
Jimtown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jimtown High School offer ?
Jimtown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jimtown High School part of?
Jimtown High School is part of Baugo Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
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I was a student at Jimtown High in the 50's Sandra K Eash I was wondering if I could get copies of my year books or what I would have to do Thank You Sandra Parsonss
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