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Education

K-12 Breakdown by District – 2008-09 School Year

Richmond: District #8385

Public Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Pre-Schools	1	219
Elementary Schools (K - 6)	10	2,879
Junior High Schools (7 - 8)	3	821
Senior High Schools (9 - 12)	1	1,560
Charter	1	245
Alternative	2	68

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Parochial Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Elementary Schools (K - 6)	7	511
Jr.-Sr. High Schools (7 - 12)	3	219

Source: Area Parochial School Offices, 2009

Area Achievement

School Name	Graduation Rate	Average SAT Scores (2008-09)
New Creations Chapel	100.0%	970
Richmond Academy	N/A	N/A
Richmond High School	65.0%	1,019
Seton Catholic High School	100.0%	1,019
District Average	71.0%	1,017

Source: High School Offices, 2009
Note: Averages calculated based on student totals

Centerville: District #8360

Public Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Elementary (PK - 2)	1	357
Middle Schools (3 - 6)	1	487
Junior High Schools (7 - 8)	1	269
Senior High Schools (9 - 12)	1	513

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Area Achievement

School Name	Graduation Rate	Average SAT Scores (2008-09)
Centerville Sr. High School	93.3%	1,053

Cambridge City: District #8355

Public Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Elementary (K - 5)	1	529
Junior High Schools (6 - 8)	1	279
Senior High Schools (9 - 12)	1	380

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Area Achievement

School Name	Graduation Rate	Average SAT Scores (2008-09)
Lincoln Sr. High School	78.8%	968

Hagerstown: District #8305

Public Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Elementary (PK - 6)	1	643
Senior High Schools (7 - 12)	1	571

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Area Achievement

School Name	Graduation Rate	Average SAT Scores (2008-09)
Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School	86.7%	976

Fountain City: District #8375

Public Schools

Type	Number	Enrollment
Elementary (PK - 6)	1	550
Senior High Schools (7 - 12)	1	526

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Area Achievement

School Name	Graduation Rate	Average SAT Scores (2008-09)
Northeastern High School	83.3%	962

County Educational Districts Summary

School System Statistics

District	Enrollment	Graduation Rate (High School)	SAT Average
8355	1,188	78.8%	968
8360	1,626	93.3%	1,053
8375	1,076	83.3%	962
8305	1,214	86.7%	976
8385	5,792	71.0%	1,017
Total/Avg.	10,896	78.4%	994

County Enrollment Statistics by District

Note: Values Include Parochial School Data

County SAT Average by District

Note: Values Include Parochial School Data

Wayne County High School Graduates
Going on to Higher Education

	2005	2006	2007	2008
Total Graduates	589	611	662	636
Four-Year Institution	336	361	371	340
Two-Year Institution	131	88	85	98
Vocational/Technical	22	63	90	40
Total to Higher Ed.	489	512	546	478
Total to Military	29	24	26	23

Source: Indiana Department of Education, 2009

Higher Education in Wayne County

Earlham College

Founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1847; Earlham College is a distinguished liberal arts college of 1,200 students from 47 states and 67 foreign countries. Among the nation’s academically strongest liberal arts colleges, it boasts programs of particular renown in the sciences, humanities and peace and global studies. Earlham is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top colleges for undergraduate study abroad.

The college has one of three U.S.-based Japan information centers and also offers programs and consulting services for companies seeking to establish business contacts in Japan and the Pacific Rim.
www.earlham.edu

Indiana University East

IU East offers all of the advantages of an Indiana University education and degree that is respected throughout Indiana, the nation, and the world. IU East offers over 50 Indiana University bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, business, nursing, education, and technical and professional fields. Students at IU East will find all the services and opportunities of a large university combined with the advantages and atmosphere of a small college.

IU East is one of eight campuses of Indiana University and has an enrollment of about 2,500 locally. The university also offers programs at its regional centers in New Castle, Connersville and Lawrenceburg. Several online degree completion programs are also available.

More than 95 percent of our alumni stay in the region to live and work.
www.iue.edu

Ivy Tech Community College

A statewide, open-access, community college, Ivy Tech Community College provides residents of Indiana with professional, technical, transfer, and lifelong education for successful careers, personal development, and citizenship. Through its affordable, quality educational programs and services, the College strengthens Indiana's economy and enhances its cultural development.

Ivy Tech offers a variety of programs for students, as well as short term programs and training services are available on demand to provide immediate skills and industry related certification opportunities.
www.ivytech.edu/richmond

Purdue University College of Technology

Purdue University College of Technology is engaged with business and industry in numerous ways. Purdue offers certificate and degree programs to support apprenticeship and professional development programs.  The College of Technology can also deliver tailored training or credit coursework at business sites and can provide onsite registration support.

As well as traditional classroom settings, some courses can also be delivered in online, streaming video, and accelerated weekend formats. The University's expertise is available through local faculty and students, as well as through its Technical Assistance Program (TAP). TAP provides technical and organizational help (gratis and contracted), as well as placement of summer interns. Partnered research projects can also be coordinated through the local College of Technology office.
www.tech.purdue.edu/Richmond

Bethany Theological Seminary

Bethany Theological Seminary is the only theological school and academy for the Church of the Brethren. The school was founded in Chicago in 1905 and later moved to Richmond, Indiana as an affiliate of Earlham College, both are schools founded by historic “peace churches” (Brethren and Quaker).

For over 100 years, the theological seminary has been offering Master of Divinity degrees and undergraduate training with a current focus on peace studies and youth/young adult ministries.
www.bethanyseminary.edu

New Creations Bible College

New Creations Bible College is committed to excellence in education for the honor of Christ. New Creations was started as a program for troubled youth and grew to include collegiate education. The school provides a quality, post-secondary education for young men and women who desire to enter a full-time residential Christian Ministry, or work in Christian Education through 2-4 year degrees spanning four different areas.
www.newcreationschapel.org

Area College Enrollment & Graduates

Fall 2008 Enrollment

*Located 44 miles Northwest of Richmond
**Located 28 miles Southwest of Richmond

Bachelor Degrees Awarded by Area Colleges

Source: University Registrar Offices
Ball State University, Earlham College, Indiana University East, Miami University

Purdue College of Technology Degrees/Certificates Awarded

Source: Purdue University College of Technology Registrar Office

Ivy Tech Community College Associate Degrees Awarded

Source: Ivy Tech Community College Registrar Office

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