School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,207
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
84.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 438 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Jay County Jr/Sr High School: 1,207 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Jay County Jr/Sr High School
Jay County Jr/Sr High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Portland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Jay School Corporation. NCES reports 1,207 students for 2024–25.
Among 438 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 478.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 8.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Jay County Jr/Sr High School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 84.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.8%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
3 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Jay School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Jay Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
529 reported students
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
395 reported students
Redkey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
326 reported students
Bloomfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
279 reported students
West Jay Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
214 reported students