Western by the numbers
Over $6,000,000.00 in scholarships awarded to the Senior Class of 2024.
565,000 square feet of facilities
2543 students grades K-12
410 employees (164 certified teachers)
75 acre campus
55 square mile district boundary
4 school buildings
96.6% graduation pathway completion
95.1% IREAD3 pass rate
77.3% college & career coursework
92.7% diploma strength
35.1% of students are low income
18% of students in gifted and talented
17% of students have physical, emotional, or learning disabilities
53% of students in career and technical education programs
ONE WESTERN… ONE COMMUNITY… 100% OF THE TIME
ABOUT WESTERN SCHOOL CORPORATION
Western School Corporation, which encompasses Harrison, Honey Creek, and Monroe Townships, is located in southwestern Howard County. In 1949, the consolidation of the New London “Quakers”,
West Middleton “Broncos”, and the Russiaville “Cossacks” established today’s Western “Panthers”. Howard County is located 50 miles north of Indianapolis, 130 miles southeast of Chicago, and 160 miles northwest of Cincinnati. Nearby Kokomo is the major city and serves as the county seat. A portion of Harrison Township lies within the Kokomo city limits. The smaller Howard County towns of Alto, New London, Russiaville, and West Middleton fall within the Western School Corporation’s boundary.
