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#1160 of 1,823 schools in IN
Whiting High School
High School · School City of Whiting · Whiting, IN
A School City of Whiting high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1751 Oliver St, Whiting, IN 46394
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whiting High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiting High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whiting), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,386
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46394; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School City of Whiting
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,523NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiting High School is listed in School City of Whiting; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiting High School
Whiting High School is a public high school in Whiting, IN, part of School City of Whiting, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiting High School
What grades does Whiting High School serve?
Whiting High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiting High School rank in IN?
Whiting High School ranks #1,160 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Whiting High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiting High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Whiting High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiting High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Whiting High School a charter school?
No, Whiting High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiting High School a Title I school?
No, Whiting High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiting High School?
64.7% of students at Whiting 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (219) 659-0255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46394)
- 12,141
- Area average commute
- 27.1 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 46394; 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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