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West Central Senior High School

Q: Is West Central Senior High School a good school?

West Central Senior High School ranks 170 th of 429 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 429 Indiana High Schools

Better than 60% of Indiana high schools

Summary

West Central Senior High School is a public high school in Francesville, Indiana, serving 212 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the West Central School Corporation, which is ranked 188 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its graduation rates, ranging from 87.2% to 100% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 5.9% to 19.2%, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with strengths in some subject areas but below-average performance in others, such as SAT Mathematics and ILEARN/Biology.

Compared to nearby high schools like Kankakee Valley High School and Winamac Community High School, West Central Senior High School generally performs below these schools in areas like test scores and graduation rates. The school's ranking has also fluctuated significantly, from a high of 73 out of 431 Indiana high schools to a low of 304 out of 409, suggesting inconsistent performance. While the school's spending per student has varied over the years, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing equity issues and ensuring more consistent academic outcomes for all students.

203

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,273

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1852 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946

(219) 567-9119

District: West Central School Corp

Feeder schools for West Central Senior High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Indiana average (90%)

✓Above the Indiana median (60th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Indiana avg42%

170^th of 429

Indiana public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 36% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

188^th of 380West Central School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	170 of 429	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.6	73 of 432	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	112 of 398	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	27.9	304 of 409	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.3	301 of 388	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.3	294 of 389	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.3	278 of 385	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.6	317 of 380	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.3	306 of 394	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	56.6	144 of 400	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.4	114 of 379	69.9%	★★★★☆
2013	36.4	218 of 353	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.9	79 of 373	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	66.0	60 of 364	83.5%	★★★★☆
2010	59.7	80 of 362	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	55.6	197 of 364	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.1	150 of 360	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.9	62 of 354	82.5%	★★★★☆
2006	60.5	147 of 349	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.1	129 of 349	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	49.5	192 of 387	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.9	70 of 392	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	115 of 388	70.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	56.9	136 of 377	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	73 of 377	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	83 of 379	78.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	144 of 386	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.6	91 of 392	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	109 of 383	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	151 of 377	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.5	66 of 381	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	96 of 375	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	19.0	327 of 378	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile~ school

White (2025)60th percentile~ school

Female (2025)50th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-based Reading and Writing56%~ state avg

Biology46%~ state avg

Mathematics19%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)			ILEARN Math (2025)			ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Central Senior High School	Public	9-12	1852 S Us 421	Francesville	47946	Pulaski County	West Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 567-9119	203	18	11.6	46.8%	174 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	55.2	170^th of 429 public high schools	60.4%		71.6	73^rd of 432 public high schools	83.1%	97	55.8	19.2							45.8	$15,273	$274	$14,999
North White High School	Public	9-12	305 E Broadway	Monon	47959	White County	North White School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 253-6638	272	21	12.8	72.1%	127 (46.7%)	2 (0.7%)	139 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.4	338^th of 429 public high schools	21.2%		19.1	347^th of 432 public high schools	19.7%	9	30.7	3.2							36.5	$17,248	$451	$16,797
N Judson-San Pierre Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	1 Bluejay Dr	North Judson	46366	Starke County	North Judson-San Pierre School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 896-2158	443	36	12.4	43.1%	413 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	42.9	241^st of 429 public high schools	43.8%		34.6	286^th of 432 public high schools	33.8%	45	64.0	10.7	27.1	55.0	40.0	20.0	31.7	25.4	27.4	$14,291	$622	$13,669
Rensselaer Central High School	Public	9-12	1106 E Grace St	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 866-5175	432	37	11.8	34.3%	341 (78.9%)	5 (1.2%)	74 (17.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	69.5	86^th of 429 public high schools	80.0%		60.2	138^th of 432 public high schools	68.1%	52	63.8	27.7							48.1	$15,130	$150	$14,979
Winamac Community High School	Public	9-12	715 School Dr	Winamac	46996	Pulaski County	Eastern Pulaski Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(574) 946-6151	345	31	11.1	48.7%	320 (92.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	56.3	164^th of 429 public high schools	61.8%		65.8	102^nd of 432 public high schools	76.4%	62	49.4	30.1							40.4	$12,347	$714	$11,633
Kankakee Valley High School	Public	9-12	3923 W Sr 10	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 956-3143	976	66	14.9	40.6%	816 (83.6%)	2 (0.2%)	128 (13.1%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.0%)	71.8	73^rd of 429 public high schools	83.0%		63.1	116^th of 432 public high schools	73.1%	43	57.8	31.6							54.4	$12,039	$167	$11,871

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Senior High School

Is West Central Senior High School a good school?

West Central Senior High School ranks 170^th of 429 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Central Senior High School in?

West Central School Corp

How many students attend West Central Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 203 students attended West Central Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Central Senior High School?

Students at West Central Senior High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West Central Senior High School?

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

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

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