Jay County High School
- Public
- PORTLAND, IN
Public School
Jay County High School
- grade COverall Grade
- Public
- 7-12
- PORTLAND, IN
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 150 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade C+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Jay County High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
45%
Percent Proficient - Math
25%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1110
152 responses
Average ACT
24
46 responses
AP Enrollment
0%
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- Cost of Livinggrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$78,636
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,101
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$158,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
59%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,346
Free or Reduced Lunch
44%
76%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
No data available
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.5%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 26 responses65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 26 responses65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 26 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,657 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 27 responses48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 27 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 27 responsesSimilar Schools
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Jay County High School Reviews
Rating 3.55 out of 5 150 reviews
I like Jay County because I always feel really safe here. The principals always make sure we take precaution to keep ourselves safe from anything that could possibly happen. I also like how close our community is here. We had a student pass away my freshman year and the school did a great job of having counselors available to us and making sure everyone was okay through the hard time. We also have really great counselors here as well and they will help you through anything. If you need help with college classes, then they will help direct you in the right path or if you just need someone to talk to, they will always be there for you to talk to if needed.
I believe that I had a great experience at Jay County High School. I was able to do so much while I was there, like being in student government, student clubs, sports and so much more. The education that I had received I believe was very good and the teachers I had I really enjoyed. They helped through my classes and guided me to becoming a better student and person. The coaches there were great and helped their players to not only grow on the field by also grow off of it.
Jay County has a very welcoming atmosphere. I know most of the students and enjoy being able to walk through the halls and recognize a majority of the faces. I also think the teachers are very fun and respectful of students. Jay County also gives good opportunities, for athletics and academics. Early College program helps students get on track to finish a full year of college before graduating high school. The sports are inclusive and open to anyone. When a problem arises, it is usually addressed and immediately sent through processing to be fixed. For example, the lunch lines have been incredibly crowded this year. Within the first two weeks of school, they changed the dismissal process and attempted to fix the problem. I think the student body is very fun. Students go all-out for extracurricular videos such as homecoming, prom, and student cheer sections. I also think they've handled the COVID situation well. Masks are enforced, and remote learning is executed well, in my opinion.