Western High School is a high school located in Russiaville, Indiana. The school is a part of Western School Corporation.
Serving 804 students in grades 9-12, Western High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Kokomo, IN school district, covering approximately 55.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Western High School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Motto
To Educate and Inspire Today's Students for Tomorrow's Opportunities
School Rankings
Western High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.29, 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
#387 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Western High School's ranking?
Western High School is ranked #387 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Western High School often compared to?
Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western High School?
The graduation rate of Western High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Western High School?
804 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Western High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western High School part of?
Western High School is part of Western School Corporation School District.
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