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#781 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 43% in state

West Central Senior High School

High School · West Central School Corp · Francesville, IN

A West Central School Corp high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$18,214
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at West Central Senior High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Central Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,839

Median home value

$155,100

Median rent

$681/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
7 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Central School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$18,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Central Senior High School is listed in West Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Central Senior High School

West Central Senior High School is a public high school in Francesville, IN, part of West Central School Corp, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Central Senior High School

What grades does West Central Senior High School serve?

West Central Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Central Senior High School?

West Central Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Central Senior High School rank in IN?

West Central Senior High School ranks #781 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is West Central Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Central Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Central Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Senior High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West Central Senior High School a charter school?

No, West Central Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Central Senior High School a Title I school?

No, West Central Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Central Senior High School?

51.4% of students at West Central Senior 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
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47946)
2,175
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40.1
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 47946; 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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