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#649 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 36% in state

Winamac Community High School

High School · Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp · Winamac, IN

An Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

715 School Dr, Winamac, IN 46996

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,470
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Winamac Community High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Winamac Community 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,287

Median home value

$138,800

Median rent

$690/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46996; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winamac Community High School is listed in Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winamac Community High School

Winamac Community High School is a public high school in Winamac, IN, part of Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 360 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winamac Community High School

What grades does Winamac Community High School serve?

Winamac Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winamac Community High School?

Winamac Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winamac Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winamac Community High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winamac Community High School rank in IN?

Winamac Community High School ranks #649 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Winamac Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winamac Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Winamac Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winamac Community High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Winamac Community High School a charter school?

No, Winamac Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winamac Community High School a Title I school?

No, Winamac Community High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winamac Community High School?

51.9% of students at Winamac Community 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
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 46996)
6,231
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
45.3
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 46996; 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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