Enrollment
445
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181320002082
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whiting · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiting High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiting High School
Whiting High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Whiting, Indiana, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 27% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #327.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 445 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
School City of Whiting also operates Nathan Hale Elementary School (396 students) and Whiting Middle School (250 students) alongside Whiting High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whiting High School compares
Whiting High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Whiting, which includes Whiting High School.
$11,472
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Whiting on the city page.
Is Whiting High School a good school?
Whiting High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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