Owen Valley Community High School, also known as "OVHS", is a public high school located in Spencer, Indiana.
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, Owen Valley Community 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owen Valley Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Owen Valley Community High School's student population of 650 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen Valley Community 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 Owen Valley Community 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
#1027 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen Valley Community High School's ranking?
Owen Valley Community High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Owen Valley Community High School often compared to?
Owen Valley Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owen Valley Community High School?
The graduation rate of Owen Valley Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Owen Valley Community High School?
650 students attend Owen Valley Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Owen Valley Community High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen Valley Community High School?
Owen Valley Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owen Valley Community High School offer ?
Owen Valley Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Owen Valley Community High School part of?
Owen Valley Community High School is part of Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District.
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