White River Valley High School is a high school located in Switz City, Indiana.
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, White River Valley 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 11-19% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
White River Valley High School's student population of 208 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Empower, Engage, Excel
School Rankings
White River Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River Valley High School is 0.15, 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
#1189 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River Valley High School's ranking?
White River Valley High School is ranked #1189 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are White River Valley High School often compared to?
White River Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linton-stockton High School, Bloomfield High School, Shakamak Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 White River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of White River Valley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
208 students attend White River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White River Valley High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does White River Valley High School offer ?
White River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White River Valley High School part of?
White River Valley High School is part of White River Valley School District.
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