Serving 976 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kankakee Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wheatfield, IN, covering approximately 204.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 11.2 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kankakee Valley High School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
976 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Kankakee Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Valley High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
84%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
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 #614 out of 1,743 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Kankakee Valley High School?
976 students attend Kankakee Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kankakee Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley High School?
Kankakee Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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