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#664 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 36% in state

White River Valley High School

High School · White River Valley School District · Switz City, IN

A high school in Switz City, IN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Hwy 54 PO Box 1470, Switz City, IN 47465

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation40.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$13,121
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at White River Valley High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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 Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where White River Valley 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$49,500

Median home value

$109,400

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
40.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

White River Valley School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

White River Valley High School is listed in White River Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White River Valley High School

White River Valley High School is a public high school in Switz City, IN, part of White River Valley School District, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White River Valley High School

What grades does White River Valley High School serve?

White River Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend White River Valley High School?

White River Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White River Valley High School rank in IN?

White River Valley High School ranks #664 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is White River Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

White River Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 White River Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White River Valley High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is White River Valley High School a charter school?

No, White River Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White River Valley High School a Title I school?

No, White River Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Valley High School?

57.9% of students at White River 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
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 47465)
528
Area median age
29.6
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 · 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 47465; 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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