- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whiting, IN
Whiting High School
Federal NCES profile for Whiting High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181320002082
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiting High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whiting · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiting High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN.
School address
District: School City of Whiting · Indiana
NCES ID 181320002082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Whiting High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 181320002082 · Whiting, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 20.2:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nathan Hale Elementary School (396 students)
Whiting High School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Whiting High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whiting High School
445 students
- Nathan Hale El
Nathan Hale Elementary School
396 students
- Whiting Middle
Whiting Middle School
250 students
What this shows Whiting High School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiting High School compares
Whiting High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
White 17.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Whiting High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Whiting reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiting High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whiting Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiting High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiting High School
How many students attend Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has 445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whiting, IN. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting High School is 20.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whiting High School?
60.1% of students at Whiting High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiting High School?
The largest demographic group at Whiting High School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Whiting, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiting High School?
Whiting High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whiting High School rank among public schools in Whiting?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiting High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in School City of Whiting?
Besides Whiting High School, School City of Whiting also operates Nathan Hale Elementary School (396 students) and Whiting Middle School (250 students). See the School City of Whiting district page for the complete list.