Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Waldo J Wood Memorial 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School's student population of 220 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #910 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High School?
220 students attend Waldo J Wood Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waldo J Wood Memorial High School?
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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
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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