Serving 226 students in grades 9-12, Waldo J Wood Memorial 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waldo J Wood Memorial High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oakland City, IN, covering an area of approximately 118.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School's student population of 226 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waldo J Wood Memorial 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial High School is 0.06, 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
#694 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waldo J Wood Memorial High School's ranking?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School is ranked #694 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Waldo J Wood Memorial High School often compared to?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Princeton Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High School?
226 students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waldo J Wood Memorial High School offer ?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waldo J Wood Memorial High School part of?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School is part of East Gibson School Corporation School District.
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