Winchester Community High School

Summary:

Winchester Community High School is a public high school located in Winchester, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 414 students. The school is part of the Randolph Central School Corp district, which is ranked 193 out of 381 districts in Indiana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Winchester Community High School has faced several challenges in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 162 out of 380 Indiana high schools in 2016-2017 to 274 out of 431 in 2023-2024. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93.7% in 2019-2020 to a low of 82.5% in 2020-2021, and its most recent rate of 88.1% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.7% in 2020-2021 to 25.1% in 2022-2023. Academically, Winchester Community High School's proficiency rates in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics have declined over the past few years, falling behind the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Wapahani High School and Jay County Junior/Senior High School, Winchester Community High School's performance is generally lower, with higher graduation rates and better academic outcomes at these neighboring institutions. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students and White students struggling the most. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 Union St
       Winchester, IN  47394


(765) 584-8201

District: Randolph Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
267th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,006 Help


Feeder schools for Winchester Community High School:

Elementary:    Deerfield Elementary School
    O R Baker Elementary School
    Willard Elementary School
Middle:    Lee L Driver Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winchester Community High School ranks worse than 61.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.64. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Winchester Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winchester Community High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Winchester Community High School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winchester Community High School is $12,006.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winchester Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester Community High School 267th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Winchester Community High School in the ranking list.)

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Randolph Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph Central School Corp 194th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winchester Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.96 180th 349 48.4%
2006 58.64 163rd 349 53.3%
2007 65.80 124th 354 65.0%
2008 46.07 239th 360 33.6%
2009 56.91 188th 364 48.4%
2010 40.30 199th 362 45.0%
2011 37.57 239th 364 34.3%
2012 48.87 166th 373 55.5%
2013 30.72 252nd 353 28.6%
2014 18.63 328th 379 13.5%
2015 26.35 322nd 400 19.5%
2016 40.21 259th 394 34.3%
2017 53.58 162nd 380 57.4%
2018 52.72 202nd 385 47.5%
2019 41.03 242nd 389 37.8%
2021 47.36 191st 388 50.8%
2022 52.70 198th 409 51.6%
2023 44.23 219th 398 45.0%
2024 39.64 267th 431 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.77 117th 285 58.9%
2024 30.65 201st 289 30.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.61 167th 379 55.9%
2024 47.52 186th 377 50.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.95 188th 388 51.5%
2024 56.04 142nd 392 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.37 238th 383 37.9%
2024 19.24 322nd 392 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at Winchester Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.39 232nd 378 38.6%
2023 35.97 237th 375 36.8%
2024 27.51 297th 381 22.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Winchester Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 666 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 673
1989 652 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1990 601 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1991 566 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 566 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 539 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 542 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1995 569 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 569 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 540 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 529 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1999 515 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 498 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 471 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 494 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 494 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 483 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 503 1 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 498 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 472 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 6 487
2008 482 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 6 495
2009 494 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 9 513
2010 493 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 7 515
2011 463 3 5 14 0 0 5 0 490
2012 449 4 5 13 0 0 12 0 483
2013 435 3 3 10 0 0 8 0 459
2014 445 4 2 5 0 0 9 0 465
2015 433 5 1 9 0 0 12 0 460
2016 438 6 1 8 0 0 8 0 461
2017 424 5 1 9 0 0 7 0 446
2018 396 7 2 14 0 0 6 0 425
2019 396 6 1 16 0 0 3 0 422
2020 396 2 2 18 0 0 5 0 423
2021 361 3 3 15 0 0 5 0 387
2022 378 3 2 16 0 0 6 0 405
2023 378 3 2 21 0 0 10 0 414

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 Winchester Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 35.7 18.8 14.6
1989 654 34.0 19.2 14.1
1990 603 35.6 16.9 8
1991 569 33.9 16.7 9.5
1992 568 30.9 18.3 13.4
1993 541 29.6 18.3 14.2
1994 545 29.8 18.3 11.9
1995 574 33.4 17.2 13.4
1996 574 33.4 17.2 13.4
1997 545 34.4 15.8 10.8
1998 534 34.3 15.6 11.8
1999 523 35.6 14.7 13.6
2000 503 34.4 14.6 14.9
2001 479 34.4 13.9 20.3
2002 502 33.1 15.2 25.1
2003 502 33.1 15.2 25.1
2004 491 33.6 14.6 24.8
2005 514 34.4 14.9 27.8
2006 505 33.2 15.2 26.3
2007 487 n/a n/a 27.7
2008 495 33.5 14.8 32.1
2009 513 33.4 15.4 40.5
2010 515 33.8 15.2 45.9
2011 490 34.2 14.3 45.7
2012 483 34.6 13.9 50.3
2013 459 32.1 14.2 49.7
2014 465 30.0 15.5 54.2
2015 460 30.0 15.3 53.3
2016 461 33.0 13.9 52.3
2017 446 30.6 14.5 49.6
2018 425 30.5 13.8 50.6
2019 422 31.6 13.3 50.7
2020 423 30.9 13.6 47
2021 387 33.0 11.7 47.5
2022 405 35.0 11.5 37.5
2023 414 32.7 12.6 46.6

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 Winchester Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 673 35.7 18.8 14.6
1989 654 34.0 19.2 14.1
1990 603 35.6 16.9 8
1991 569 33.9 16.7 9.5
1992 568 30.9 18.3 13.4
1993 541 29.6 18.3 14.2
1994 545 29.8 18.3 11.9
1995 574 33.4 17.2 13.4
1996 574 33.4 17.2 13.4
1997 545 34.4 15.8 10.8
1998 534 34.3 15.6 11.8
1999 523 35.6 14.7 13.6
2000 503 34.4 14.6 14.9
2001 479 34.4 13.9 20.3
2002 502 33.1 15.2 25.1
2003 502 33.1 15.2 25.1
2004 491 33.6 14.6 24.8
2005 514 34.4 14.9 27.8
2006 505 33.2 15.2 26.3
2007 487 n/a n/a 27.7
2008 495 33.5 14.8 32.1
2009 513 33.4 15.4 40.5
2010 515 33.8 15.2 45.9
2011 490 34.2 14.3 45.7
2012 483 34.6 13.9 50.3
2013 459 32.1 14.2 49.7
2014 465 30.0 15.5 54.2
2015 460 30.0 15.3 53.3
2016 461 33.0 13.9 52.3
2017 446 30.6 14.5 49.6
2018 425 30.5 13.8 50.6
2019 422 31.6 13.3 50.7
2020 423 30.9 13.6 47
2021 387 33.0 11.7 47.5
2022 405 35.0 11.5 37.5
2023 414 32.7 12.6 46.6

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 Winchester Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $250 (2.3%) $10,396 (97.7%) $10,646
2020 $231 (2.3%) $9,962 (97.7%) $10,192
2021 $688 (5.9%) $10,990 (94.1%) $11,678
2022 $638 (5.3%) $11,367 (94.7%) $12,006

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winchester Community 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 242nd of 389 High schoolsRanks 219th of 398 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Winchester Community High School)39.118.9
 20.2%
   End of Course Biology (Randolph Central School Corp)39.118.9
 20.2%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422414
 1.9%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1621
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White396378
 4.5%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%46.6%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winchester Community High School

Students at Winchester Community High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Winchester Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deerfield Elementary School
Elementary : O R Baker Elementary School
Elementary : Willard Elementary School
Middle : Lee L Driver Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Winchester Community High School.

Winchester Community High School ranks 267th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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