Serving 841 students in grades 8-12, Western High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.24, 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
#378 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
87%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #378 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western High School?
841 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Western High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Western School Corporation School District.
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