Batesville High School is a public high school in Batesville, Indiana. The high school is part of the Batesville Community School Corporation and has an enrollment of 715.
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Batesville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Batesville High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1875
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Batesville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batesville High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Batesville High School is the only public secondary school that is located in the city of Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Their mascot for the school (and more specifically, for the sports teams) are the Pioneers. The school colors are orange and black.
- Mission Statement: "Batesville High School provides public education to the secondary schools in this district. We are a vital part of a threefold cooperation between faculty and staff, the student body, and the local community. Together we work to ensure that the curriculum will support students who will develop life skills and accept challenging situations, so that they might become responsible participants in the global community."
- Athletics: Batesville High School has a long history of success in many different sports. The combined teams for the Pioneers currently compete in football, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, cheerleading, track, soccer, volleyball, and many others.
- In most sports, the Pioneers compete in the newly established (2005) AAAAA-East division of Arkansas athletics.
- In 2003, the baseball team won a state championship while competing in the AAAA division, their first ever baseball state title.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batesville High School's ranking?
Batesville High School is ranked #380 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Batesville High School often compared to?
Batesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milan High School, South Ripley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Batesville High School?
The graduation rate of Batesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Batesville High School?
671 students attend Batesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Batesville High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Batesville High School?
Batesville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Batesville High School offer ?
Batesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Batesville High School part of?
Batesville High School is part of Batesville Community School Corp School District.
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