Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Kankakee Valley High School ranks in the top 50% 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 38% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kankakee Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kankakee Valley High School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kankakee Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Valley High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kankakee Valley High School's ranking?
Kankakee Valley High School is ranked #549 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kankakee Valley High School often compared to?
Kankakee Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rensselaer Central High School, Demotte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kankakee Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Kankakee Valley High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Kankakee Valley High School?
1,081 students attend Kankakee Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kankakee Valley High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley High School?
Kankakee Valley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kankakee Valley High School offer ?
Kankakee Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kankakee Valley High School part of?
Kankakee Valley High School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
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