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Shoals Community High School

7900 US Hwy 50, Shoals, IN 47581 · (812) 247-2090 · Martin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL201 STUDENTS
Enrollment
201
High
DISTRICT 201 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
64
Grade 11
38
Grade 12
46
Student demographics
White
18492%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 15%
Two+
147%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10954%
Female
9246%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
201
+22 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 8.0:1
% White
92%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Shoals Community High School

As a tiny four-year high school in Shoals, Indiana, Shoals Community High School teaches 201 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Shoals Community School Corp. By comparison, Indiana's public schools average about 816 students each, so Shoals Community High School sits 75% below that benchmark.

Shoals Community School Corp runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 603 students. Shoals Community High School is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Shoals Community High School logs that nearly all students (92%) are White. The remainder looks like 7% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Shoals Community High School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.6:1 average.

In the broader community, Martin County reports that median household income runs about $68,594, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Martin County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,365 students), of which Shoals Community High School is one.

The closest other public school is Shoals Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 12%: 179 students in 2018 compared to 201 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 97% to 92% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 8.0:1 in 2018 to 9.6:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Shoals Community High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Martin County at a glance

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Population
9,830
Census ACS
Median income
$68,594
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,365 students

Quick facts

School name
Shoals Community High School
District
Shoals Community School Corp
Address
7900 US Hwy 50, Shoals, IN 47581
Phone
(812) 247-2090
County
Martin County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
201
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
181017001635
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Shoals Community School Corp
Other schools in Shoals
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Frequently asked questions

About Shoals Community High School
What is the total enrollment at Shoals Community High School?
Shoals Community High School enrolls approximately 201 students in grades 09-12.
Is Shoals Community High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Shoals Community High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Shoals Community High School have?
Shoals Community High School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Shoals Community High School?
Student demographics at Shoals Community High School are roughly 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
What district is Shoals Community High School in?
Shoals Community High School is part of Shoals Community School Corp.
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