Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Winchester Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winchester Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Winchester Community High School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winchester Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winchester Community High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#784 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winchester Community High School's ranking?
Winchester Community High School is ranked #784 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Winchester Community High School often compared to?
Winchester Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Central Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winchester Community High School?
The graduation rate of Winchester Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Winchester Community High School?
414 students attend Winchester Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Winchester Community High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winchester Community High School?
Winchester Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winchester Community High School offer ?
Winchester Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Winchester Community High School part of?
Winchester Community High School is part of Randolph Central School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
yes i would recomend wchs because despite the normal high school drama, it is a wonderful school. the instructors take the time to work with the students
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