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#770 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
Western High School
High School · Western School Corporation · Russiaville, IN
A Western School Corporation high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46902
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,548
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western High School is listed in Western School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western High School
Western High School is a public high school in Russiaville, IN, part of Western School Corporation, serving approximately 795 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western High School
What grades does Western High School serve?
Western High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western High School rank in IN?
Western High School ranks #770 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Western High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Western High School a charter school?
No, Western High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western High School a Title I school?
No, Western High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western High School?
32.5% of students at Western 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
- 795
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (765) 883-5541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46902)
- 36,640
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 46902; 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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