Kouts Middle/High School

381 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Kouts Middle/High School, located in the town of Kouts, Indiana, serves as the educational hub for the East Porter County School Corporation. As a small, community-oriented institution, it provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 6 through 12. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive environment that emphasizes personalized attention and long-term academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kouts Middle/High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, maintaining a strong focus on extracurricular involvement and school spirit. The "Mustangs" are a central point of town pride, with various athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations that encourage student leadership and community engagement. By balancing rigorous college-prep coursework with vocational and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while preserving the values of their tight-knit rural community.

381

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kouts Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	20
Black	4
Two or More	3

White
354 (92.9%)
Hispanic
20 (5.2%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)

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:	East Porter County School Corp
Phone:	(219)766-2231
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 6 42

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 56

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 64