Enrollment
203
High
DISTRICT 209 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180936001529
West Central Senior High School
1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946 · (219) 567-9119 · Pulaski County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
95 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 50 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 53 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 56 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 22% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within West Central School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like West Central Senior High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Senior High School this school | 203 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Edinburgh Community High School Edinburgh | 232 | 48.7% | N/A |
| White River Valley High School Switz City | 208 | 49.5% | N/A |
| Hamilton Community High School Hamilton | 183 | 49.2% | 28.7% |
| Southwestern High School Shelbyville | 264 | 43.2% | 35.7% |
| Bloomfield High School Bloomfield | 208 | 42.3% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Central Senior High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 203 | #358 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #37 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.4% | #183 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.8% | #164 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.8% | #9 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
203
-23 (-10%) vs 2020
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 477
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 8.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 203 | 17.5 | 11.6:1 | 47% (95) |
| 2023-24 | 212 | 16.5 | 12.8:1 | 51% (109) |
| 2022-23 | 206 | 16.8 | 12.2:1 | 55% (113) |
| 2020-21 | 226 | 28 | 8.1:1 | 50% (112) |
| 2017-18 | 281 | 25.5 | 11.0:1 | 47% (132) |
| 2015-16 | 277 | 26 | 10.7:1 | 44% (123) |
| 2010-11 | 264 | 23 | 11.5:1 | 41% (109) |
| 2000-01 | 295 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 48% (142) |
| 1990-91 | 477 | 30 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Central Senior High School.
About West Central Senior High School
West Central Senior High School is a public small high school in Francesville, Indiana. Enrollment is 203 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 816-student average for high schools in Indiana, enrollment here is 75% lower.
West Central Senior High School is one of the 3 schools that make up West Central School Corp (627 students in total).
At West Central Senior High School, White students make up 86% of the student body. It is also 10% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The chance that two students picked at random at West Central Senior High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 25%.
Teacher staffing is 17.5 full-time equivalents, or about 11.6 students per teacher. The 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana is higher than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 47%.
Pulaski County census figures show that median household income is about $62,792, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. West Central Senior High School is among the 6 public schools in Pulaski County.
The next-closest public school is West Central Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
West Central Senior High School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
West Central Senior High School saw enrollment fall 10% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 8.1:1 in 2020-21, and 11.6:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for West Central Senior High School covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Pulaski County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,441
Census ACS
Median income
$62,792
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,684 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Central School Corp
- West Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- West Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 89 students
Other schools in Francesville
- West Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- West Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 89 students
Nearby schools
- West Central Middle School0.0 mi · 89
- West Central Elementary School0.1 mi · 335
- North White Middle School11.2 mi · 197
- North White Elementary School11.2 mi · 435
- North White High School11.2 mi · 272
- N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch13.7 mi · 443
Frequently asked questions
About West Central Senior High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Central Senior High School?
West Central Senior High School enrolls approximately 203 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does West Central Senior High School serve?
West Central Senior High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Central Senior High School is approximately 11.6:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at West Central Senior High School?
Student demographics at West Central Senior High School are roughly 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is West Central Senior High School in?
West Central Senior High School is part of West Central School Corp.
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