Waldron Jr-Sr High School

323 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Waldron Jr-Sr High School, located in the rural community of Waldron, Indiana, serves students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Shelby Eastern Schools district. As a smaller school setting, it emphasizes a close-knit academic environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Waldron Jr-Sr High School maintains an active extracurricular culture that is central to the identity of the school and the surrounding town. The institution offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations that encourage student leadership and school spirit. By balancing a rigorous core curriculum with diverse opportunities for personal growth, the school strives to foster an environment where students are well-supported both academically and socially during their formative middle and high school years.

323

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldron Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	9
Black	1
American Indian	1

White
312 (96.6%)
Hispanic
9 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Shelby Eastern Schools
Phone:	(765)525-6822
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 60

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 45