South Dearborn High School is the sole high school in the South Dearborn Community School Corporation. It is located in Aurora, Indiana. South Dearborn High School is ranked 310-374th within Indiana. The total minority enrollment is 4%, and 37% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, South Dearborn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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South Dearborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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South Dearborn High School's student population of 645 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
South Dearborn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Dearborn High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Dearborn High School's ranking?
South Dearborn High School is ranked #1049 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Dearborn High School often compared to?
South Dearborn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Dearborn High School?
The graduation rate of South Dearborn High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Dearborn High School?
645 students attend South Dearborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Dearborn High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Dearborn High School?
South Dearborn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Dearborn High School offer ?
South Dearborn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dearborn High School part of?
South Dearborn High School is part of South Dearborn Community School Corporation School District.
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