Whitko Jr/Sr High School
541 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Whitko High School, located in South Whitley, Indiana, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Whitko Community School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, rural community atmosphere where educators focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. As the home of the "Wildcats," the school emphasizes a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement, often acting as a focal point for local events and regional activities.
Academically and extracurricularly, Whitko High School offers a range of programs designed to meet diverse student interests, including athletics, performing arts, and various career-readiness initiatives. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of smaller Indiana districts, the school aims to provide a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to its mascot's identity, striving to instill values of leadership and resilience in its students while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Whitley and Kosciusko county communities.
Academically and extracurricularly, Whitko High School offers a range of programs designed to meet diverse student interests, including athletics, performing arts, and various career-readiness initiatives. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio typical of smaller Indiana districts, the school aims to provide a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to its mascot's identity, striving to instill values of leadership and resilience in its students while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Whitley and Kosciusko county communities.
541
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 496 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 6 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White496 (91.7 %)
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Hispanic31 (5.7 %)
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Two or More6 (1.1 %)
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Black5 (0.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Whitko Community School Corp |
| Phone: | (260)723-5146 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 541 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 61.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 180 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 47 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
79
Grade 8
80
Grade 9
92
Grade 10
108
Grade 11
93
Grade 12
89
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 79 |
| Grade 8 | 80 |
| Grade 9 | 92 |
| Grade 10 | 108 |
| Grade 11 | 93 |
| Grade 12 | 89 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 276 | 51% |
| Male | 265 | 49% |
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