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#1034 of 1,823 schools in IN
Kankakee Valley High School
High School · Kankakee Valley School Corp · Wheatfield, IN
A Kankakee Valley School Corp high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3923 W SR 10, Wheatfield, IN 46392
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kankakee Valley High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kankakee Valley High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,875
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kankakee Valley School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kankakee Valley High School is listed in Kankakee Valley School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kankakee Valley High School
Kankakee Valley High School is a public high school in Wheatfield, IN, part of Kankakee Valley School Corp, serving approximately 995 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kankakee Valley High School
What grades does Kankakee Valley High School serve?
Kankakee Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Kankakee Valley High School?
Kankakee Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 995 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kankakee Valley High School rank in IN?
Kankakee Valley High School ranks #1,034 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kankakee Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kankakee Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kankakee Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kankakee Valley High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kankakee Valley High School a charter school?
No, Kankakee Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kankakee Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Kankakee Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kankakee Valley High School?
39.0% of students at Kankakee Valley High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 995
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (219) 956-3143
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46392)
- 8,332
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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