Rensselaer Central High School vs. Kankakee Valley High School
Should I attend Rensselaer Central High School or Kankakee Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kankakee Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Rensselaer Central High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,062 students in grades 9-12, Kankakee Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
521 students
1,062 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#276 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
138
291
Grade 10 Students
119
256
Grade 11 Students
137
261
Grade 12 Students
123
247
Ungraded Students
4
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
81%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
