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#796 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 44% in state

Western Boone Jr-sr High School

High School · Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist · Thorntown, IN

A Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

1205 N SR 75, Thorntown, IN 46071

  • Math 52% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,154
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Western Boone Jr-sr High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
38%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Western Boone Jr-sr 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. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$81,755

Median home value

$227,600

Median rent

$925/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–124.2 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Western Boone Jr-sr High School is listed in Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Western Boone Jr-sr High School

Western Boone Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Thorntown, IN, part of Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist, serving approximately 774 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Western Boone Jr-sr High School

What grades does Western Boone Jr-sr High School serve?

Western Boone Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Western Boone Jr-sr High School?

Western Boone Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Boone Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Western Boone Jr-sr High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Western Boone Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Western Boone Jr-sr High School ranks #796 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Western Boone Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Western Boone Jr-sr 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 Western Boone Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Boone Jr-sr High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Western Boone Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Western Boone Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Western Boone Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Western Boone Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Boone Jr-sr High School?

36.4% of students at Western Boone Jr-sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
774
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46071)
3,229
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43.6
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 46071; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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