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Enrollment
742
High
DISTRICT 548 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST NOBLE SCHOOL CORPORATION·NCES 181290002058
West Noble High School
5094 N US 33, Ligonier, IN 46767 · (260) 894-3191 · Noble County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL742 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
16.9:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
406 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 50%
Community
6
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 | 178 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 204 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 176 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 174 | 23% |
| Ungraded | 10 | 1% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · 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 Noble School Corporation. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Noble High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Noble High School this school | 742 | 54.7% | N/A |
| Frankfort High School Frankfort | 922 | 53.8% | N/A |
| Concord Community High School Elkhart | 1,727 | 54.0% | N/A |
| Southridge High School Huntingburg | 583 | 52.5% | N/A |
| Logansport Community High School Logansport | 1,148 | 61.1% | N/A |
| Seymour Senior High School Seymour | 1,729 | 58.6% | 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 Noble High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 742 | #138 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.9:1 | #258 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.0% | #93 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.7% | #81 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.8% | #76 of 133 |
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
742
+63 (+9%) vs 2020
+21% since 1990-91, when it was 614
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 17.9:1
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 | 742 | 44 | 16.9:1 | 55% (406) |
| 2023-24 | 724 | 42 | 17.2:1 | 60% (431) |
| 2022-23 | 697 | 45.5 | 15.3:1 | 54% (374) |
| 2020-21 | 679 | 38 | 17.9:1 | 46% (314) |
| 2017-18 | 701 | 43.3 | 16.2:1 | 55% (383) |
| 2015-16 | 699 | 39 | 17.9:1 | 57% (401) |
| 2010-11 | 739 | 40 | 18.5:1 | 58% (430) |
| 2000-01 | 661 | 37 | 17.9:1 | 36% (237) |
| 1990-91 | 614 | 35 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Noble High School.
About West Noble High School
West Noble High School is a mid-sized high school in Ligonier, Indiana. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 742 students on the rolls.
West Noble School Corporation enrolls 2,192 students, and its 4 schools include West Noble High School.
The largest group at West Noble High School is Hispanic students, at 53%. Enrollment also includes 46% White. Among people living in Noble County, the Hispanic share is about 11%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, West Noble High School scores 51%.
The school had 44 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. That is in line with the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. The school reported 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Among public schools in Noble County, the average eligibility rate is 46%.
The school is in Noble County, where median household income comes to about $71,723, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Noble County counts 16 public schools with about 6,651 students.
Measured in a straight line, West Noble Middle School is about 0.2 miles from West Noble High School. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns West Noble High School the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment was 742 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 679. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 17.9:1 in 2020-21 to 16.9:1 in 2024-25.
The West Noble High School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Noble County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,495
Census ACS
Median income
$71,723
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
6,651 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Noble School Corporation
- West Noble Middle SchoolMiddle · 627 students
- West Noble Elementary SchoolElementary · 473 students
- West Noble Primary SchoolElementary · 350 students
Other schools in Ligonier
- West Noble Middle SchoolMiddle · 627 students
- West Noble Elementary SchoolElementary · 473 students
- West Noble Primary SchoolElementary · 350 students
Nearby schools
- West Noble Middle School0.2 mi · 627
- West Noble Elementary School0.4 mi · 473
- West Noble Primary School2.5 mi · 350
- Wawasee Middle School7.0 mi · 608
- Central Noble Primary School7.8 mi · 238
- Topeka Elementary School8.0 mi · 248
Frequently asked questions
About West Noble High SchoolHow large is West Noble High School?
West Noble High School enrolls approximately 742 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does West Noble High School serve?
West Noble High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Noble High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Noble High School is approximately 16.9:1 (44 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Noble High School?
At West Noble High School, the student body is approximately 46% White, 53% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees West Noble High School?
West Noble High School is overseen by West Noble School Corporation in Noble County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.