Western Boone Jr-sr High School
School Overview
Western Boone Jr-sr High School is a public school located in Thorntown, Indiana. It is a school in Western Boone County Community School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 34% of students are proficient in Math learning and 53% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 796 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 49 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 796 students are attending Western Boone Jr-sr High School. By gender, there are 425 and 371 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Western Boone Jr-sr High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 160 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 153 | 80 | 73 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 160 | 85 | 75 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 49 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Western Boone Jr-sr High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 71.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 49 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 49 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 11 | 22.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 6.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 265 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,828 Households |
| Population | 9,740 |
| Male | 5,002 |
| Female | 4,742 |
| Child Population | 2,662 |
| Total Housing Units | 4,138 Units |
| Average House Value | $181,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $877 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.60% |
| Average Household Income | $74,627 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.67% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Western Boone Jr-sr High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 122 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 83 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Western Boone Jr-sr High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 83 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
In Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.