Serving 541 students in grades 7-12, Whitko Jr/sr 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 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Whitko Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Whitko Jr/sr High School's student population of 541 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Whitko Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitko Jr/sr High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Whitko Jr/sr High School is ranked #1444 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Whitko Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Whitko Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitko Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Whitko Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Whitko Jr/sr High School?
541 students attend Whitko Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Whitko Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitko Jr/sr High School?
Whitko Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitko Jr/sr High School offer ?
Whitko Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Whitko Jr/sr High School part of?
Whitko Jr/sr High School is part of Whitko Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 2/6/2017I couldn't be more impressed with the classes, and programs offered through WHITKO. They are top ranked and award winning for their AP class performance. They have all the technology I would expect out of a Fort Wayne or Warsaw school.The teachers are amazing. They know every student personally and don't let anyone fall behind, or get away with anything. It is awesome to see a smaller school that can deliver such results.Review Whitko Jr/sr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I couldn't be more impressed with the classes, and programs offered through WHITKO. They are top ranked and award winning for their AP class performance. They have all the technology I would expect out of a Fort Wayne or Warsaw school.The teachers are amazing. They know every student personally and don't let anyone fall behind, or get away with anything. It is awesome to see a smaller school that can deliver such results.
Review Whitko Jr/sr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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