Paoli Jr & Sr High School

542 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Paoli Junior & Senior High School, located in Paoli, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Paoli Community School Corporation. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a focal point for the local community, the school emphasizes a traditional academic environment while supporting a variety of student interests through its middle and high school divisions.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Orange County, fostering student development through extracurricular activities, athletics, and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, Paoli Junior & Senior High School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student growth, local pride, and preparation for life beyond graduation.

542

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paoli Jr & Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
507 (93.5%)
Hispanic
14 (2.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.2%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Paoli Community School Corp
Phone:	(812)723-3905
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 81

Grade 8 89

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 87