Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, West Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Central Senior High School's student population of 212 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
West Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Central Senior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Central Senior High School's ranking?
West Central Senior High School is ranked #1392 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Central Senior High School often compared to?
West Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winamac Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Central Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Central Senior High School?
212 students attend West Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Central Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Senior High School?
West Central Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Central Senior High School offer ?
West Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Central Senior High School part of?
West Central Senior High School is part of West Central School Corp School District.
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