The Western Boone Junior-Senior High School, colloquially called WeBo, is a public high school located in Thorntown, Indiana.
Serving 774 students in grades 7-12, Western Boone Jr-sr 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 38% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Boone Jr-sr High School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Western Boone Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Boone Jr-sr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Boone Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Western Boone Jr-sr High School is ranked #628 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Western Boone Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Western Boone Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Senior High School, Lebanon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Boone Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Western Boone Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Western Boone Jr-sr High School?
774 students attend Western Boone Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Western Boone Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Boone Jr-sr High School?
Western Boone Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Boone Jr-sr High School offer ?
Western Boone Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Boone Jr-sr High School part of?
Western Boone Jr-sr High School is part of Western Boone Co Com Sch School District.
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