Serving 824 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 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Western High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Western High School?
824 students attend Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Western High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western High School?
Western High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western High School offer ?
Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western High School part of?
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