- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mishawaka, IN
Mishawaka High School
Federal NCES profile for Mishawaka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180684001183
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mishawaka High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #13 of 18
- public schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mishawaka High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mishawaka High School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 180684001183 · Mishawaka, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,327 enr · 14:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John J Young Middle School (709 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mishawaka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- Emmons Element 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Mishawaka High School reports 1,327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mishawaka High School compares
Mishawaka High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,327
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Mishawaka High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Mishawaka, which includes Mishawaka High School.
$11,614
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,921
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mishawaka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Young Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mishawaka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Mishawaka
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mishawaka High School
How many students attend Mishawaka High School?
Mishawaka High School has 1,327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mishawaka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mishawaka High School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mishawaka High School?
56.5% of students at Mishawaka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mishawaka High School?
The largest demographic group at Mishawaka High School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mishawaka High School?
Mishawaka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mishawaka High School rank among public schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Mishawaka High School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Mishawaka High School, School City of Mishawaka also operates John J Young Middle School (709 students), Lasalle Elementary School (519 students), and Beiger Elementary School (504 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.
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