- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wabash, IN
Wabash High School
Federal NCES profile for Wabash High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181215001940
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wabash High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wabash High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Wabash City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181215001940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Wabash High School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 181215001940 · Wabash, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.8:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabash Middle School (433 students)
Wabash High School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wabash High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wabash High School
469 students
- Wabash Middle
Wabash Middle School
433 students
- O J Neighbours
O J Neighbours Elementary School
385 students
- Lh Carpenter E 176
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
176 students
What this shows Wabash High School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wabash High School compares
Wabash High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Indiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,562
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Wabash High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Wabash City Schools reports $12,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wabash High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O J Neighbours Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wabash High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wabash High School
How many students attend Wabash High School?
Wabash High School has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabash High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabash High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wabash High School?
46.7% of students at Wabash High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wabash High School?
The largest demographic group at Wabash High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wabash High School?
Wabash High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wabash High School rank among public schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Wabash, 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 Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Wabash City Schools?
Besides Wabash High School, Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash Middle School (433 students), O J Neighbours Elementary School (385 students), and Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center (176 students). See the Wabash City Schools district page for the complete list.