Western High School

Western High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
2600 S 600 W,  Russiaville, IN
Western School Corporation
3.9
1.8
795 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steven Edwards
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
87.1%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 279 Students
Purdue University 261 Students
Ball State University 188 Students
Indiana University - Kokomo 180 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 178 Students
Butler University 94 Students
University of Indianapolis 93 Students
Indiana State University 84 Students
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 70 Students
Michigan State University 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 98 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Business 69 Students
Biology 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Physical Therapy 32 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Veterinary Sciences 19 Students
Finance 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 167 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/5/2024
Overall I think western is a good school. I believe there are things they can work on to improve but generally a decent school.
5.0 Alum
2/29/2024
The school was well equipped to prepare me for college. I had a smooth transition to college level work as most senior level classes have you do college level work as prep.
4.0 Senior
5/5/2021
Overall, a good experience at Western. The teachers really try to get to know you and help through classes and other things. Everyone supports everyone and is an all around good class and high school to be a part of.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 4 Reviews
3.0 other
6/17/2020
I would rate my experience at this school a 6 out of 10
1.0 parent
5/6/2014
Seriously? Does this school pay people to write positive reviews? This school is not as great and everyone makes it out to be. This year was the worst for my son. His teacher cares more about her looks than actually teaching! I mean really don't the teachers have to follow the dress code? Do NOT sen...
2.0 parent
5/23/2013
Before we moved into the Kokomo area in early 2012, we performed a lot of research on which high school to send our kids to. Western stood out as one of the top choices, so we enrolled them here. After a year and a half I must say I am truly dissapointed with our choice. Both of our boys have been c...
1.0 other
10/24/2012
I am a regular at the ISSMA Marching Band competitions and this school should be ashamed of themselves with the way they treat other schools competing in the competitions. I have witnessed disrespect on behalf of the students of Western to other schools as well as the Band Director himself. If this...

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Western High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Russiaville, IN and is served by the Western School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 795 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Western High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Western Middle School, Western Primary School, Western Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Russiaville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Western High School.

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