Serving 482 students in grades 9-12, Whiting High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whiting High School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whiting High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiting High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
74%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
20%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiting High School's ranking?
Whiting High School is ranked #936 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Whiting High School often compared to?
Whiting High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiting High School?
The graduation rate of Whiting High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whiting High School?
482 students attend Whiting High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whiting High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whiting High School offer ?
Whiting High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whiting High School part of?
Whiting High School is part of School City Of Whiting School District.
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