Enrollment
469
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181215001940
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wabash High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wabash High School
Wabash High School is a mid-sized high school in Wabash, Indiana, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 586 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #530, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash Middle School (433 students) and O J Neighbours Elementary School (385 students) alongside Wabash 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 Wabash High School compares
Wabash 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,051
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wabash City Schools, which includes Wabash High School.
$12,051
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wabash High School a good school?
Wabash High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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