Seymour High School is a public high school in Seymour, Indiana. It is one of two high schools in the Seymour Community Schools district, with the other high school for Seymour students is Trinity Lutheran High School.
Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Seymour Senior 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour Senior High School's student population of 1,726 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1870
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Seymour Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#1016 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Seymour Senior High School's ranking?
Seymour Senior High School is ranked #1016 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour Senior High School often compared to?
Seymour Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brownstown Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour Senior High School is 74%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Seymour Senior High School?
1,726 students attend Seymour Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Seymour Senior High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour Senior High School?
Seymour Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour Senior High School offer ?
Seymour Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour Senior High School part of?
Seymour Senior High School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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