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West Central Senior High School

Summary:

West Central Senior High School is a public high school in Francesville, Indiana, serving 206 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kankakee Valley School Corp, which is ranked 130 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

West Central Senior High School has undergone a remarkable academic turnaround in recent years, moving from the bottom third of Indiana high schools to ranking 37th out of 431 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with strong results in Evidence-based Reading and Writing but lower scores in Mathematics. However, West Central Senior High School boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's student population is predominantly White, with 84.47% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the surrounding schools like Kankakee Valley High School and Winamac Community High School, which have more diverse student populations.

West Central Senior High School has also seen a significant improvement in its chronic absenteeism rate, decreasing from 27.2% in the 2020-2021 school year to 11.7% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies to improve student attendance and engagement, which is likely a contributing factor to its overall academic success. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 7.8 to 12.2 students per teacher, which is generally lower than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1852 S Us 421
       Francesville, IN  47946

(219) 567-9119

District: West Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,465 Help


Feeder schools for West Central Senior High School:

Elementary:    West Central Elementary School
Middle:    West Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Central Senior High School ranks better than 83.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Central Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare West Central Senior High School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Senior High School is $16,465.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Senior High School 73rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See West Central Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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West Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School Corp 145th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at West Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.07 129th 349 63.0%
2006 60.49 147th 349 57.9%
2007 76.92 62nd 354 82.5%
2008 61.07 150th 360 58.3%
2009 55.64 197th 364 45.9%
2010 59.66 80th 362 77.9%
2011 65.99 60th 364 83.5%
2012 61.87 79th 373 78.8%
2013 36.35 218th 353 38.2%
2014 57.40 114th 379 69.9%
2015 56.61 144th 400 64.0%
2016 32.28 306th 394 22.3%
2017 21.65 317th 380 16.6%
2018 34.26 278th 385 27.8%
2019 29.33 294th 389 24.4%
2021 26.29 301st 388 22.4%
2022 27.93 304th 409 25.7%
2023 62.71 112th 398 71.9%
2024 71.58 73rd 431 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.26 83rd 379 78.1%
2024 69.52 73rd 377 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.13 115th 388 70.4%
2024 71.89 70th 392 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.34 109th 383 71.5%
2024 67.55 91st 392 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Central Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.96 327th 378 13.5%
2023 61.59 96th 375 74.4%
2024 68.49 66th 381 82.7%
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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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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Central Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 453 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 441 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 467 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1992 458 0 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1993 465 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 465 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 465 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 465 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 475 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 466 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 454 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 520 0 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2001 292 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 264 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 264 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 276 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2005 269 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 270 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 281 3 2 4 1 n/a n/a 3 294
2008 277 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 7 294
2009 258 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 7 275
2010 248 2 1 7 3 n/a n/a 7 268
2011 252 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 264
2012 245 0 0 14 0 1 6 0 266
2013 238 0 1 16 1 0 7 0 263
2014 245 0 1 16 0 0 7 0 269
2015 252 0 2 18 0 0 8 0 280
2016 254 0 1 16 0 0 6 0 277
2017 263 0 2 17 0 0 4 0 286
2018 263 0 1 12 0 0 5 0 281
2019 236 0 1 18 0 0 7 0 262
2020 213 0 1 16 0 1 7 0 238
2021 201 0 1 15 4 1 4 0 226
2022 167 0 1 18 4 2 5 0 197
2023 174 0 2 23 2 2 3 0 206
2024 178 0 2 25 1 1 5 0 212

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 West Central Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 29.8 14.4 18.3
1989 460 29.6 15.5 13.7
1990 446 30.6 14.5 15.2
1991 477 30.1 15.8 15.9
1992 471 31.2 15.0 18
1993 474 30.0 15.8 19.8
1994 471 30.1 15.6 12.3
1995 471 28.8 16.4 10.6
1996 471 28.8 16.4 10.6
1997 479 28.8 16.6 14.6
1998 470 29.8 15.8 14.7
1999 457 30.1 15.2 16.6
2000 530 36.5 14.5 25.7
2001 295 20.7 14.3 48.1
2002 267 21.0 12.7 27.7
2003 267 21.0 12.7 27.7
2004 278 21.1 13.2 n/a
2005 271 20.9 13.0 n/a
2006 274 21.8 12.6 25.9
2007 294 n/a n/a 27.8
2008 294 21.9 13.4 37.6
2009 275 23.3 11.8 40.3
2010 268 23.1 11.5 39.8
2011 264 23.1 11.4 41.3
2012 266 28.6 9.3 42.9
2013 263 30.6 8.5 42.6
2014 269 28.6 9.4 40.5
2015 280 29.0 9.6 49.3
2016 277 26.0 10.6 44.4
2017 286 26.3 10.8 39.9
2018 281 25.4 11.0 47
2019 262 28.9 9.0 47.3
2020 238 28.2 8.4 52.5
2021 226 28.8 7.8 49.6
2022 197 19.1 10.2 45.2
2023 206 16.8 12.2 54.9
2024 212 16.5 12.8 51.4

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 West Central Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 29.8 14.4 18.3
1989 460 29.6 15.5 13.7
1990 446 30.6 14.5 15.2
1991 477 30.1 15.8 15.9
1992 471 31.2 15.0 18
1993 474 30.0 15.8 19.8
1994 471 30.1 15.6 12.3
1995 471 28.8 16.4 10.6
1996 471 28.8 16.4 10.6
1997 479 28.8 16.6 14.6
1998 470 29.8 15.8 14.7
1999 457 30.1 15.2 16.6
2000 530 36.5 14.5 25.7
2001 295 20.7 14.3 48.1
2002 267 21.0 12.7 27.7
2003 267 21.0 12.7 27.7
2004 278 21.1 13.2 n/a
2005 271 20.9 13.0 n/a
2006 274 21.8 12.6 25.9
2007 294 n/a n/a 27.8
2008 294 21.9 13.4 37.6
2009 275 23.3 11.8 40.3
2010 268 23.1 11.5 39.8
2011 264 23.1 11.4 41.3
2012 266 28.6 9.3 42.9
2013 263 30.6 8.5 42.6
2014 269 28.6 9.4 40.5
2015 280 29.0 9.6 49.3
2016 277 26.0 10.6 44.4
2017 286 26.3 10.8 39.9
2018 281 25.4 11.0 47
2019 262 28.9 9.0 47.3
2020 238 28.2 8.4 52.5
2021 226 28.8 7.8 49.6
2022 197 19.1 10.2 45.2
2023 206 16.8 12.2 54.9
2024 212 16.5 12.8 51.4

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 West Central Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $203 (1.5%) $13,302 (98.5%) $13,505
2020 $268 (1.8%) $14,861 (98.2%) $15,129
2021 $379 (2.8%) $13,270 (97.2%) $13,649
2022 $637 (3.9%) $15,829 (96.1%) $16,465

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Senior 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 294th of 389 High schoolsRanks 112th of 398 High schools
 47.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology (West Central Senior High School)4.815.3
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (West Central School Corp)6.315.3
 9%
   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 Students262206
 21.4%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander02
White236174
 26.3%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%54.9%
 7.5%

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West Central Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Central Elementary School
Middle : West Central Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended West Central Senior High School.

Students at West Central Senior High School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

West Central Senior High School ranks 73rd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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