Triton Junior–Senior High School Explained

Triton Junior–Senior High School should not be confused with Triton College.

Triton Junior–Senior High School
Other Name:Tri-Township Junior-Senior High School
Streetaddress:300 Triton Drive
Zipcode:46504
Country:United States
Motto:"Expect the best."
Language:English
Hours In Day:7 hours 10 minutes (8:05-3:15)
Established:1963
Schooltype:Secondary School
District:Triton School Corporation
Grades:7-12
Us Nces School Id:181149001856
Superintendent:Jeremy Riffle
Principal1:Nathan McKeand
Principal2:Rick Yarbrough
Officer In Charge:Steve Watkins
Enrollment:405[1]
Enrollment As Of:2020-21
Teaching Staff:28.03 (on a FTE basis)
Ratio:14.45
Team Name:Trojans
Colors: Blue & Gold

Triton Junior–Senior High School is a public high school in Bourbon, Indiana just south of U.S. Highway 30. It is a part of the Triton School Corporation. The school's current principals are Nate McKeand and Rick Yarbrough. The Triton School Corporation, formed in 1963 to consolidate the schools of Bourbon, Etna Green, and Tippecanoe, is located in east central Marshall County, Indiana. It draws students from both east central Marshall and west central Kosciusko Counties. In 2019, the school was expanded, adding a new gymnasium named the "Triton Activities Center" (TAC).

The nearby Bourbon Community Building-Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 and removed from the register in 2021 as it was demolished.[2]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 428 students enrolled at Triton Jr-Sr High in 2015-16 was:

37.78% of the students were eligible for free or reduced cost lunch. Triton was a Title I school in 2015–2016.[1]

Athletics

The Triton Trojans compete in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference. The school colors are royal blue and gold. The following IHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Triton Jr-Sr High School. National Center for Education Statistics. April 12, 2018.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. 2015-12-24. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/14/15 through 12/18/15 . National Park Service.
  3. Web site: 2015-16 School Directory. ihsaa.org. IHSAA. 3 March 2016. 117. Pdf.
  4. Web site: IHSAA State Championships by School. ihsaa.org. 3 March 2016.