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Crawford County Junior/Senior High School

Public | 7-12 | 734 students

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Posted October 30, 2010

I was a student, and I absolutely hated this school. I moved as soon as I could.


Posted December 20, 2009

I am a student at CCHS and I've found that the school focuses more on its athletics than the student education. If you are not involved in sports, you aren't really anything as far as CCHS is concerned. Although there are many unsatisfactory rituals here at Crawford, the teachers are overall pretty great and very commited. The after school program PACK is exremely helpful for those who need extra help on homework or test preparation. CCHS would be even better if the focus would be more on its education than just athletics.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 31, 2009

I am an athletics coach at Crawford and would have to say that the academics seem to be lagging from what I have experienced at other schools. The sports programs are supported and well taken care of. So depending on the priorities that you have this school could be for you. I personally will never allow my children to attend this school unless serious changes are made to the academics.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 8, 2009

I give this school three out of five stars because in the past it would have only gotten one, possibly none. I am a student at Crawford County high, and in the former years before Mr. Moe, our school was crappy. Now, it is beginning to get better. The former years at this school for me consisted of too many teachers caring about last names. I myself do not have a prominent last name so I really didn't matter. But now with out new principle, who doesn't care squat about last names, that has all changed. And I believe in the years to come with Mr. Moe as our principle we could reach those five stars.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 28, 2009

Crawford County School should send out more often the grades on there students to those parents who have childen not doing so well. I'm disappointed in the lack of commaction with my son who does'nt do so well other parents do. I don't get any information till its to late. We need better commucation on those who are stuggling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2008

Crawford County is NOT the best high school - by far. I'm a former student at Crawford Co. High. I hated it so much, I left to find better education. I was bored in all of my classes. They don't present a challenge for anyone, none of the kids are enthusiastic, and only a handful of teachers are willing to help you out. They have a great sports program, but if you're not involved with sports, they don't care jack about you, your grades, or anything you do. Crawford is underfunded, understaffed, and absolutely will not prepare your children for college courses. Just save yourself and your children... enroll somewhere else.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 20, 2008

This is a horrible school district to deal with if you are a non-custodial father. The teachers will try to keep you as uninformed as possible, and forget about children needing both parents, especially if you don't agree with putting your child on ADHD medication.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2003

I'm not really a parent I'm a former student. I loved this school. Most kids that went here didn't like it though.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
81%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts and math, grades 4 and 6 in science, and in grades 5 and 7 in social studies. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
56%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 46% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
18%
English

The state average for English was 78% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "D".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Academic rating
5 / 10
Climate rating
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Academic rating

The academic rating is made up of equally-weighted parts: students' test scores, their academic growth (for elementary and middle schools) and their readiness for college (for high schools). The graphs below compare this school's results in each area to other schools in the city and state. Growth and college readiness ratings are coming soon, pending publication of 2012 data.
Overall academic rating

5

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Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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Reading growth
Below average
Math growth
Above average

College readiness rating 2011***
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Percent of graduates taking SAT: 38%
Average Composite SAT score: 933

*Test scores are based on 2012 ISTEP and ECA results from the state of Indiana.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. Data is from the 2012 school year and is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

***This rating is based on the average SAT scores of students that graduated in 2011. ACT scores were used if more students took that test. Data is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

Climate ratings

Climate rating for this school is not yet available.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 73%
Hispanic 1% 8%
Multiracial 1% 4%
American Indian N/A 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Black 0% 12%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A47%
Special education 14%N/A15%
English learners 0%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1130 S Sr 66
Marengo, IN 47140
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Phone: (812) 365-2125

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