Gibson Southern High School

742 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gibson Southern High School, located in Fort Branch, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the South Gibson School Corporation. As a rural public high school, it acts as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular involvement. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, vocational training, and dual-credit opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Gibson Southern is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong athletic tradition, often serving as a focal point for community engagement in Gibson County. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in various clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports. By maintaining high expectations for student conduct and achievement, Gibson Southern strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students transition effectively from adolescence into adulthood.

742

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gibson Southern High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

White
694 (93.5%)
Two or More
22 (3.0%)
Hispanic
12 (1.6%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Gibson School Corporation
Phone:	(812)753-3011
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 181

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 195

Grade 12 170

Ungraded 1