About

Vision

BCSC will be recognized as the best school corporation in Indiana and as one of the best in the United States.

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.

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.

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
2008-2009	2,053
2009-2010	2,097
2010-2011	2,083

	BCSC	IN
Per student expenditure	$9,000	$11,100
Percent of students pursuing post secondary education	83%	77%
Percent of students taking the SAT	71%	50%

Average SAT Scores (2009-2010)
CLASS	BHS	IN
Seniors	995	999

Average Attendance Rate (2009-2010)
Primary School	97.0%
Intermediate School	97.5%
Middle School	97.1%
High School	96.8%
State Average	95.8%

Graduation Rate (2009-2010)
Batesville High School	97.2%
State Average	84.1%

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 2009-2010 Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding ISTEP+/GQE Standards:
	BCSC	State Average
Gr. 3 Math	86	76
Gr. 3 Lang Arts	91	80
Gr. 4 Math	80	76
Gr. 4 Lang Arts	80	78
Gr. 5 Math	95	81
Gr. 5 Lang Arts	88	71
Gr. 6 Math	88	77
Gr. 6 Lang Arts	83	73
Gr. 7 Math	81	74
Gr. 7 Lang Arts	86	73
Gr. 8 Math	82	74
Gr. 8 Lang Arts	77	70
Gr. 10 Math	80	66
Gr. 10 Lang Arts	68	64

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%.