Kankakee Valley High School

Kankakee Valley School Corp
3923 W SR 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
1,081 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Kankakee Valley High School (KVHS), located in Wheatfield, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, acting as a central gathering point for students from the surrounding towns in Jasper and Porter counties. The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic programming, supplemented by a variety of vocational and elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kankakee Valley High School places a significant value on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust athletics program and a variety of student clubs and organizations. The "Kougar" pride is a hallmark of the campus culture, reflecting a tight-knit environment where staff and faculty prioritize student development. By fostering a balance between rigorous academic expectations and active community participation, KVHS strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that empowers its students to succeed after graduation.
1,081
Total Students
68.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    935 (86.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    126 (11.7 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Kankakee Valley School Corp
Phone: (219)956-3143
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 284
Grade 10 283
Grade 11 252
Grade 12 255
Ungraded 7
Gender Ratio
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Hebron High School
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353 Students
509 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341 (9.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th