Vision
A tradition of excellence ensuring success for tomorrow.

Mission
To educate all students in a tradition of academic excellence, preparing them for productive and responsible citizenship in a global community.

Accreditation
All Batesville Community Schools fully meet the standards established and required by the Indiana Department of Education. In addition, Batesville High School is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.

Enrollment Data
Average Daily Membership (ADM-student enrollment)
2000-2001 1,810
2001-2002 1,876
2002-2003 1,914
2003-2004 1,916
2004-2005 1,899
2005-2006 1,949
2006-2007 1,987
2007-2008 2,011

  BCSC IN
Per student expenditure $8,700 $10,300
Percent of students pursuing post secondary education 80% 75%
Percent of students taking the SAT 75% 54%
 
Average SAT Scores (2006-2007)
CLASS BHS IN
Seniors 1012 1004
 
Average Attendance Rate (2006-2007)
Primary School 96.6%  
Intermediate School 97.2%  
Middle School 97.0%  
High School 96.8%  
State Average 95.8%  
 
Graduation Rate (2006-2007)
Batesville High School 93.2%  
State Average 76.5%  


Test Scores Reflect Academic Achievement
Students in grades 3-9 take the Indiana Statewide Test of Education Proficiency (ISTEP+) and grade 10 students take the Graduation Qualifying Examination (GQE). These tests are administered in the fall of the school year.
ISTEP Test Results for 2007-2008
Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding ISTEP+/GQE Standards:
  BCSC State Average
Gr. 3 Math 78 70
Gr. 3 Lang Arts 93 75
Gr. 4 Math 82 75
Gr. 4 Lang Arts 84 74
Gr. 5 Math 84 77
Gr. 5 Lang Arts 82 75
Gr. 6 Math 88 80
Gr. 6 Lang Arts 76 72
Gr. 7 Math 87 79
Gr. 7 Lang Arts 76 70
Gr. 8 Math 87 74
Gr. 8 Lang Arts 88 69
Gr. 9 Math 85 70
Gr. 9 Lang Arts 82 66
Gr. 10 Math 89 66
Gr. 10 Lang Arts 88 67


Complete test score information is available at the Administration Building or at each school. Most test score information can be obtained at the Department of Education's website: www.doe.state.in.us.

Food Services
The school food service program has three main goals:
  • provide quality meals and quality service to every customer, every day;
  • increase the number of customer meals served daily; and
  • operate a well-managed business that remains financially solvent.
The program operates with an annual budget of approximately $450,000. There are three self-contained kitchens and one satellite kitchen. The free/reduced lunch eligibility for the corporation is 15%.

School Board Meetings
The school board holds its regular meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the commons at the Batesville Middle School, located at 201 North Mullberry Street, Batesville. Meetings are open to the public. Please call 812-934-2194 if you need special assistance to attend meetings.