Clarksville Senior High School is located in Clarksville, Indiana. It serves most of the town of Clarksville, Indiana, but the school boundaries do not exactly match the municipal boundaries. Some students within the town of Clarksville attend Jeffersonville High School or Silver Creek High School.
Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Clarksville Senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarksville Senior High School's student population of 385 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Clarksville Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarksville Senior High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1424 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksville Senior High School's ranking?
Clarksville Senior High School is ranked #1424 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Clarksville Senior High School often compared to?
Clarksville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlestown Senior High School, Henryville Jr & Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarksville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Clarksville Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Clarksville Senior High School?
385 students attend Clarksville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clarksville Senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarksville Senior High School?
Clarksville Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clarksville Senior High School offer ?
Clarksville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarksville Senior High School part of?
Clarksville Senior High School is part of Clarksville Community School Corp School District.
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