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West Central Senior High School

1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946 · (219) 567-9119 · Pulaski County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
Enrollment
203
High
DISTRICT 209 · STATE 816
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
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
53
Grade 11
56
Grade 12
44
Student demographics
White
17486%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
2110%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 15%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
52%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10853%
Female
9547%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
203
-78 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.0:1
% White
86%
was 94%
% Hispanic
10%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Central Senior High School

West Central Senior High School, a tiny high school in Francesville, Indiana, one of the schools within West Central School Corp, caters to 203 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 75% below the state mean of about 816.

Within West Central School Corp, which oversees 3 schools and 627 students, West Central Senior High School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, West Central Senior High School reports that nearly all students (86%) are White. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 2% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting West Central Senior High School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Pulaski County put median household income runs about $62,792, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pulaski County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,684 students), of which West Central Senior High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: West Central Middle School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around West Central Senior High School.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 28%: 281 students in 2018 compared to 203 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 94% to 86% across the same window.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Pulaski County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
West Central Senior High School
District
West Central School Corp
Address
1852 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946
Phone
(219) 567-9119
County
Pulaski County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
203
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
95 (47%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
180936001529
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in West Central School Corp
Other schools in Francesville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About West Central Senior High School
What 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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