Whiting High School is a public high school located in Whiting, Indiana. It was founded in 1898. All of Whiting is in the Whiting School City, and this is the sole comprehensive high school of that school district.
Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Whiting 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whiting High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Whiting, IN, encompassing approximately 3.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whiting High School's student population of 445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whiting 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 Whiting High School is 0.42, 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
#1125 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)15.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Whiting High School's ranking?
Whiting High School is ranked #1125 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Whiting High School often compared to?
Whiting High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiting High School?
The graduation rate of Whiting High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Whiting High School?
445 students attend Whiting High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Whiting High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whiting High School offer ?
Whiting High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiting High School part of?
Whiting High School is part of School City Of Whiting School District.
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