1
Does South Vermillion High School have enough mental health and stress support?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
446
High
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH VERMILLION COM SCH CORP·NCES 181059001739
South Vermillion High School
770 W Wildcat Dr, Clinton, IN 47842 · (765) 832-3551 · Vermillion County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL446 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
244 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 118 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 107 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 107 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 114 | 26% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within South Vermillion Com Sch Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Vermillion High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion High School this school | 446 | 54.7% | N/A |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School Greensburg | 360 | 52.5% | 27.6% |
| Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School Gaston | 435 | 57.7% | 33.7% |
| North Vermillion High School Cayuga | 364 | 52.2% | 22.6% |
| West Vigo High School West Terre Haute | 531 | 51.8% | N/A |
| Southwestern High School Hanover | 350 | 53.1% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Vermillion High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 446 | #233 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.4:1 | #7 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.2% | #291 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.7% | #83 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.2% | #22 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
446
-89 (-17%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 603
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 446 | 47.3 | 9.4:1 | 55% (244) |
| 2023-24 | 468 | 45.8 | 10.2:1 | 57% (265) |
| 2022-23 | 478 | 46.3 | 10.3:1 | 54% (258) |
| 2020-21 | 535 | 37 | 14.5:1 | 48% (257) |
| 2017-18 | 566 | 39.4 | 14.4:1 | 46% (261) |
| 2015-16 | 526 | 33 | 15.9:1 | 44% (231) |
| 2010-11 | 583 | 31 | 18.8:1 | 44% (255) |
| 2000-01 | 574 | 40 | 14.3:1 | 20% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 603 | 41 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Vermillion High School.
About South Vermillion High School
South Vermillion High School is a small high school in Clinton, Indiana. It enrolled 446 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 45% lower than the average for high schools in Indiana, which is about 816.
Enrollment across the 4 schools in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp totals 1,548 students.
White students make up 93% of enrollment at South Vermillion High School. The remaining students are 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. For comparison, Vermillion County is about 96% White. South Vermillion High School's diversity index is 13%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at South Vermillion High School is 47.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 9.4:1. This ratio sits 7.1 below the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 55%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Vermillion County show that the median household income is $60,200, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. South Vermillion High School is one of 7 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to South Vermillion High School is South Vermillion Middle School, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
The federal government classifies South Vermillion High School's location as Rural: Fringe.
South Vermillion High School's enrollment dropped from 535 in 2020-21 to 446 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 14.5:1 to 9.4:1.
If you have questions about school safety, transportation, and start times at South Vermillion High School, you can post them here. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Vermillion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,421
Census ACS
Median income
$60,200
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,279 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
- South Vermillion Middle SchoolMiddle · 494 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Van Duyn Elementary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Ernie Pyle Elementary SchoolCombined
Other schools in Clinton
- South Vermillion Middle SchoolMiddle · 494 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Van Duyn Elementary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Ernie Pyle Elementary SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- South Vermillion Middle School0.2 mi · 494
- Central Elementary School2.1 mi · 366
- Van Duyn Elementary School3.2 mi · 242
- Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School4.9 mi · 471
- Montezuma Elementary School7.4 mi · 213
- Fayette Elementary School8.0 mi · 307
Frequently asked questions
About South Vermillion High SchoolHow many students attend South Vermillion High School?
South Vermillion High School enrolls approximately 446 students in grades 09-12.
Is South Vermillion High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
South Vermillion High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does South Vermillion High School have?
South Vermillion High School employs 47 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
How diverse is South Vermillion High School?
South Vermillion High School reports a student body of 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is South Vermillion High School public or private?
South Vermillion High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by South Vermillion Com Sch Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.