Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-12, Kokomo 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kokomo High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 25.7 square miles around Kokomo, IN. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kokomo High School's student population of 1,393 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,393 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1872
School Rankings
Kokomo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kokomo High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1337 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
62%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
School Mascot
Koko The Kat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kokomo High School's ranking?
Kokomo High School is ranked #1337 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kokomo High School often compared to?
Kokomo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Senior High School, Taylor High School, Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kokomo High School?
The graduation rate of Kokomo High School is 88%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Kokomo High School?
1,393 students attend Kokomo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kokomo High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kokomo High School?
Kokomo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kokomo High School offer ?
Kokomo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kokomo High School part of?
Kokomo High School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
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