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Gibson Southern High School

Fort Branch, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
3499 W 800 S, Fort Branch, IN 47648(812) 753-3011
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Math academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Graduation rate
Exceeds Expectations
Strength of diploma
Approaches Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Meets Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

210 students tested

52.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency65
  • At proficiency46
  • Approaching proficiency75
  • Below proficiency24
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested181158210
Proficient60.8%51.3%52.9%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

1.9% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall713775
Suspended out of school2.5% · 181.9% · 15
Suspended in school2.5% · 181.7% · 13
Expelled0.7% · 50.9% · 7
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

5.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count747786754
Chronically absent5.2% · 395.7% · 455.4% · 41

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Distant

Enrollment

771 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Principal

Jonathan Adams

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino1.8%
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White94.3%
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Black or African American0.4%
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Asian1.0%
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Two or More Races2.3%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 181035001688

District
South Gibson School Corporation
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
771 students
Teachers (FTE)
38.3

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