Kankakee Valley High School

Kankakee Valley High School serves 995 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Wheatfield, Indiana. With 68 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school ranks #788 out of 1,831 high schools statewide, placing it in the 57th percentile among Indiana schools.

With a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10, Kankakee Valley demonstrates solid performance with room for academic growth. In mathematics, 38% of students perform at proficient or above levels across all grade levels. Students at Kankakee Valley come from a community with a median household income of $104,066, well above national averages, and median home values of $220,100.

The surrounding area has a low poverty rate of 6.6%, reflecting the economic stability of local families. However, only 14% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, indicating that many families in this agricultural region have built prosperity through non-traditional educational paths. Located along State Road 10, Kankakee Valley High School sits in the heart of Jasper County's farming community, where students experience the close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Indiana schools.

Located in a rural area, Kankakee Valley High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.