Whitley County Con Schools


Summary:

The Whitley County Con Schools district in Indiana consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 168 out of 381 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, Northern Heights Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 237 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Mary Raber Elementary School lags behind, scoring significantly lower than the district and state on ILEARN assessments. The district's high school, Columbia City High School, maintains a strong 91.7% four-year graduation rate and is ranked 138 out of 431 Indiana high schools.

Across the district, there are notable differences in student demographics and school performance. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 8.2% at Northern Heights Elementary to 25.2% at Columbia City High School, which may be impacting student outcomes. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch varies widely, from 27.03% at Columbia City High to 51% at Mary Raber Elementary, suggesting significant socioeconomic diversity within the district. These factors, along with the variation in per-student spending, indicate that there are opportunities for improvement and the need to further investigate the drivers of the disparities in student performance across the Whitley County Con Schools district.

District Detail

 107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725

 (260) 244-5771

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 381 Indiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,690

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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