Is White River Valley High School a good school?

White River Valley High School ranks 252 nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend White River Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended White River Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of White River Valley High School?

Students at White River Valley High School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into White River Valley High School?

White River Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : White River Valley Elementary School Middle : White River Valley Middle School

White River Valley High School

Summary:

White River Valley High School is a public high school located in Switz City, Indiana, serving 210 students in grades 9-12 and part of the North Knox School Corp. While the school has seen some strengths, such as a 100% four-year graduation rate, it also faces challenges, including relatively low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate.

One key differentiator for White River Valley High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.05%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 91.85% to 95.72% white students. The school has also seen a steady improvement in its graduation rates, outperforming nearby schools like North Knox Junior-Senior High School and Eastern Greene High School. However, the school's test scores, particularly in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics, are generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages.

Another area of concern for White River Valley High School is its declining statewide ranking, which has dropped from a high of 51 out of 400 Indiana high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 271 out of 431 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the North Knox School Corp. Additionally, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students (56.19%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be impacting its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5644 W Sr 54
Switz City, IN 47465

(812) 659-2274

District: White River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,242

Feeder schools for White River Valley High School:

Elementary:	White River Valley Elementary School
Middle:	White River Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White River Valley High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.77. (See more...)

Compare Details White River Valley High School ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at White River Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White River Valley High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare White River Valley High School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White River Valley High School is $13,242.

Schooldigger Rankings:

White River Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks White River Valley High School 252^nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See White River Valley High School in the ranking list.)

White River Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Valley School District 173^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White River Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2006	55.06	192^nd	375	48.8%
2007	40.23	288^th	382	24.6%
2008	34.49	314^th	392	19.9%
2009	19.01	368^th	423	13.0%
2010	37.92	323^rd	428	24.5%
2011	46.93	294^th	451	34.8%
2012	49.34	270^th	447	39.6%
2013	69.00	126^th	444	71.6%
2014	62.28	193^rd	470	58.9%
2015	37.77	351^st	485	27.6%
2016	56.77	239^th	494	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for White River Valley High School

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Rank History for all high school students at White River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	38.58	268^th	349	23.2%
2006	47.35	226^th	349	35.2%
2007	45.93	237^th	354	33.1%
2008	77.08	56^th	360	84.4%
2009	70.63	98^th	364	73.1%
2010	18.86	328^th	362	9.4%
2011	48.86	168^th	364	53.8%
2012	40.37	222^nd	373	40.5%
2013	13.77	324^th	353	8.2%
2014	44.01	195^th	379	48.5%
2015	70.98	51^st	400	87.3%
2016	54.65	172^nd	394	56.3%
2017	50.54	183^rd	380	51.8%
2018	62.59	136^th	385	64.7%
2019	44.15	228^th	389	41.4%
2021	29.62	291^st	388	25.0%
2022	28.34	302^nd	409	26.2%
2023	28.79	296^th	398	25.6%
2024	42.12	252^nd	431	41.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at White River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.11	261^st	379	31.1%
2024	53.47	146^th	377	61.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at White River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.98	304^th	388	21.6%
2024	56.41	139^th	392	64.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at White River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.00	273^rd	383	28.7%
2024	23.39	304^th	392	22.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at White River Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	24.89	307^th	378	18.8%
2023	24.73	307^th	375	18.1%
2024	31.52	277^th	381	27.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White River Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1989	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1990	142	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1991	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1992	298	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1993	311	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1994	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1995	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1996	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1997	343	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	348
1998	355	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1999	346	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2000	323	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2001	301	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2002	270	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2003	270	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2004	271	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2005	285	1	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	297
2006	435	1	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	446
2007	404	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	1	413
2008	398	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	403
2009	378	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	384
2010	411	0	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	420
2011	398	1	2	3	3	0	1	0	408
2012	375	0	2	3	2	0	1	0	383
2013	391	0	2	4	2	0	0	0	399
2014	382	0	2	6	0	0	0	0	390
2015	363	1	3	5	0	0	2	0	374
2016	386	3	1	6	0	0	5	0	401
2017	317	1	1	6	0	0	5	0	330
2018	259	0	1	10	0	0	4	0	274
2019	254	2	2	11	0	0	6	0	275
2020	218	3	2	15	0	1	7	0	246
2021	206	5	2	16	0	2	8	0	239
2022	202	5	2	21	0	2	7	0	239
2023	187	2	2	15	0	0	4	0	210
2024	189	4	1	9	0	0	6	0	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White River Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	12.5	11.2	n/a
1989	144	14.8	9.7	n/a
1990	142	15.3	9.2	14.8
1991	287	27.6	10.3	15.3
1992	300	26.2	11.4	17.3
1993	311	25.5	12.2	20.3
1994	316	26.1	12.1	16.5
1995	351	23.1	15.2	14
1996	351	23.1	15.2	14
1997	348	23.5	14.8	16.3
1998	356	23.5	15.1	15.2
1999	346	23.5	14.7	20.8
2000	326	24.5	13.3	23.6
2001	303	24.5	12.4	31.7
2002	277	24.3	11.4	28.5
2003	277	24.3	11.4	28.5
2004	277	23.3	11.9	33.9
2005	297	22.1	13.4	33.7
2006	446	28.8	15.5	36.8
2007	413	n/a	n/a	39.8
2008	403	27.8	14.5	41.5
2009	384	30.0	12.8	44.5
2010	420	28.9	14.5	38.8
2011	408	28.4	14.3	43.9
2012	383	27.0	14.1	45.4
2013	399	25.0	15.9	48.9
2014	390	26.0	15.0	51
2015	374	25.0	14.9	45.5
2016	401	25.0	16.0	47.6
2017	330	21.0	15.6	45.5
2018	274	24.0	11.3	44.9
2019	275	23.0	11.9	41.5
2020	246	23.0	10.6	42.7
2021	239	21.4	11.1	47.3
2022	239	21.5	11.1	59.4
2023	210	18.0	11.6	56.2
2024	209	18.0	11.6	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White River Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	141	12.5	11.2	n/a
1989	144	14.8	9.7	n/a
1990	142	15.3	9.2	14.8
1991	287	27.6	10.3	15.3
1992	300	26.2	11.4	17.3
1993	311	25.5	12.2	20.3
1994	316	26.1	12.1	16.5
1995	351	23.1	15.2	14
1996	351	23.1	15.2	14
1997	348	23.5	14.8	16.3
1998	356	23.5	15.1	15.2
1999	346	23.5	14.7	20.8
2000	326	24.5	13.3	23.6
2001	303	24.5	12.4	31.7
2002	277	24.3	11.4	28.5
2003	277	24.3	11.4	28.5
2004	277	23.3	11.9	33.9
2005	297	22.1	13.4	33.7
2006	446	28.8	15.5	36.8
2007	413	n/a	n/a	39.8
2008	403	27.8	14.5	41.5
2009	384	30.0	12.8	44.5
2010	420	28.9	14.5	38.8
2011	408	28.4	14.3	43.9
2012	383	27.0	14.1	45.4
2013	399	25.0	15.9	48.9
2014	390	26.0	15.0	51
2015	374	25.0	14.9	45.5
2016	401	25.0	16.0	47.6
2017	330	21.0	15.6	45.5
2018	274	24.0	11.3	44.9
2019	275	23.0	11.9	41.5
2020	246	23.0	10.6	42.7
2021	239	21.4	11.1	47.3
2022	239	21.5	11.1	59.4
2023	210	18.0	11.6	56.2
2024	209	18.0	11.6	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White River Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$154 (1.2%)	$12,310 (98.8%)	$12,465
2020	$241 (1.7%)	$13,776 (98.3%)	$14,017
2021	$644 (4.3%)	$14,368 (95.7%)	$15,012
2022	$483 (3.6%)	$12,759 (96.4%)	$13,242

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White River Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 228^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 296^th of 398 High schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (White River Valley High School)	23.3	34.6	11.3%
End of Course Biology (White River Valley School District)	23.3	34.6	11.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	210	23.6%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	11	15	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	187	26.4%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	56.2%	14.7%

Schools Near White River Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White River Valley High School	Public	9-12	5644 W Sr 54	Switz City	47465	Greene County	White River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(812) 659-2274	209	18	11.6	57.9%	189 (90.4%)	4 (1.9%)	9 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	42.1	252^nd of 431 public high schools	41.5%		28.8	296^th of 398 public high schools	25.6%	44	42.9	14.3							41.7	$13,242	$483	$12,759
Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	501 W Spring St	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(812) 384-4550	220	22	10.2	38.6%	202 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	4 (1.8%)	52.3	185^th of 431 public high schools	57.1%		42.5	227^th of 398 public high schools	43.0%	42	60.3	22.4							25.8	$11,902	$501	$11,401
Linton-Stockton High School	Public	9-12	10 NE H St	Linton	47441	Greene County	Linton-Stockton School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 847-6024	387	26	15.1	41.3%	362 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	48.9	207^th of 431 public high schools	52.0%		43.2	223^rd of 398 public high schools	44.0%	16	40.3	18.2							50.6	$10,383	$1,208	$9,176
Shakamak Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	9233 Shakamak School Rd	Jasonville	47438	Greene County	MSD Shakamak Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 665-3550	306	29	10.5	45.4%	294 (96.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	62.7	119^th of 431 public high schools	72.4%		37.8	257^th of 398 public high schools	35.4%	138	57.5	19.2	28.6	37.5	33.3	28.6	14.6	21.1	52.6	$10,522	$449	$10,074
North Daviess Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	5494 E Sr 58	Elnora	47529	Daviess County	North Daviess Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 636-8000	457	35	13.0	49.5%	425 (93.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	68.2	85^th of 431 public high schools	80.3%		55.1	154^th of 398 public high schools	61.3%	69	60.3	26.5	35.2	43.2	39.1	23.1	15.9	19.6	47.6	$11,957	$1,142	$10,815
Eastern Greene High School	Public	9-12	11064 E St Rd 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 825-5621	351	29	12.1	41.9%	329 (93.7%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	42.2	250^th of 431 public high schools	42.0%		44.4	217^th of 398 public high schools	45.5%	33	40.7	23.1							29.4	$12,662	$1,647	$11,015
Clay City Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	601 Lankford St	Clay City	47841	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 939-2154	350	28	12.3	44.0%	338 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	59.7	141^st of 431 public high schools	67.3%		61.5	118^th of 398 public high schools	70.4%	23	60.7	19.7	63.3	46.2	55.4	53.3	25.0	40.2	43.9	$13,242	$681	$12,562
North Knox Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	10890 N Sr 159	Bicknell	47512	Knox County	North Knox School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 735-2990	556	37	15.0	57.4%	511 (91.9%)	5 (0.9%)	27 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	41	257^th of 431 public high schools	40.4%		37.6	258^th of 398 public high schools	35.2%	1	45.2	9.6	47.1	38.0	43.5	27.3	15.2	22.5	42.9	$11,253	$1,294	$9,959

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