Whiting High School

445 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whiting High School, located at 1751 Oliver St in Whiting, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the School City of Whiting. The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit community, which allows for a focused learning environment that prioritizes student-teacher interaction. As an integral part of the local community, the school emphasizes a blend of rigorous academics and a variety of extracurricular programs, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and vocational opportunities, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school takes pride in its local identity, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and school spirit. By leveraging its size, Whiting High School fosters an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in a well-rounded educational experience. With its commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement, the institution remains dedicated to upholding the values of the Whiting community while equipping its graduates with the essential skills needed for success in an evolving global landscape.

445

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiting High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	330
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
330 (74.2%)
White
78 (17.5%)
Black
28 (6.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (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:	School City of Whiting
Phone:	(219)659-0255
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 127

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whiting High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	127
Grade 10	118
Grade 11	100
Grade 12	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whiting High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	55.1%
Male	200	44.9%

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