Enrollment
1,327
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180684001183
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #14 of 18
- public schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- 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 #14 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mishawaka High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka High School is a higher-need, large high school in Mishawaka, Indiana, enrolling 1,327 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,327 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 473 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Mishawaka's high schools, it stands alongside Penn High School (3,687 students): Mishawaka High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
School City of Mishawaka also operates John J Young Middle School (709 students) and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students) alongside Mishawaka High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 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
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% 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
$11,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,327 Top 5% in Indiana - larger than 95% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 95.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.5% +14% vs state
NCES ID 180684001183
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 & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 72.0%
In-school suspensions 216
Out-of-school suspensions 257
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Mishawaka, which includes Mishawaka High School.
$11,173
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Mishawaka
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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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 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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 #14 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.
Is Mishawaka High School a good school?
Mishawaka High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.