Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IN School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 445 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,915
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School
Pre-K	30
Kind	37
1	37
2	35
3	40
4	27
5	39
6	35
7	34
8	41
9	26
10	17
11	20
12	27

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Grade 8 largest at 41 students, while Grade 10 is the smallest group at 17.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1954

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Campus Size

20 acres

Student Body

Total Students

445 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

khaki pants and school approved polo shirt

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Language and CompAP Literature and Comp

AP U.S. HistoryAP United States Government

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,915

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Tuition Notes

New guidelines allow tuition assistance to nearly 90% of all Indiana residents with assistants for out of state residents as well!

% on Financial Aid

90%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Phil Kahn

Admissions Associate

Tania Kahn

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$6 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Green, Gold

School Mascot

Hilltopper

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic TeamChess Club

French ClubModel UN

NHSNJHS

Spanish ClubSpanish Cultural Society

Spell BowlStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama/TheaterMarching Band/ Pep Band

Winter Guard

School Notes

Founded in 1954, Shawe Memorial is a co-educational Catholic school for grades 7-12. Shawe is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. It is through students, parents, faculty, and administration that Shawe Memorial continues the tradition of excellence in Catholic Education. Today, Shawe Memorial offers a quality education to 164 students from Madison, Jefferson County and surrounding communities.

Shawe Memorial provides a quality education based on Catholic values and traditions in a safe and nurturing environment. We welcome all children and encourage family involvement to help students reach their potential while serving God and others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School cost?

Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School's tuition is approximately $5,915 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School?

The acceptance rate of Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School offer?

Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for most sports offered.

What is Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School's ranking?

Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School?

The application deadline for Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Indiana is $7,408 for elementary schools and $10,359 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).