William W. Borden High School is a high school located in Borden, Indiana.
Serving 302 students in grades 7-12, William W Borden 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William W Borden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
William W Borden High School's student population of 302 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
William W Borden High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William W Borden High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William W Borden High School's ranking?
William W Borden High School is ranked #633 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William W Borden High School often compared to?
William W Borden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Creek 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 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of William W Borden High School?
The graduation rate of William W Borden High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend William W Borden High School?
302 students attend William W Borden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of William W Borden High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William W Borden High School?
William W Borden High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William W Borden High School offer ?
William W Borden High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William W Borden High School part of?
William W Borden High School is part of Borden-Henryville School Corporation School District.
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