William A Wirt Senior High School serves 719 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
97%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William A Wirt Senior High School?
719 students attend William A Wirt Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of William A Wirt Senior High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William A Wirt Senior High School?
William A Wirt Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William A Wirt Senior High School offer ?
William A Wirt Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William A Wirt Senior High School part of?
William A Wirt Senior High School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
