Enrollment
2,077
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Warsaw, IN
Warsaw Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Warsaw Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181242001999
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warsaw Community High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Warsaw Community High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw Community High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Warsaw, IN.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warsaw Community High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warsaw Community High School
Warsaw Community High School is a large high school in Warsaw, Indiana, enrolling 2,077 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,077 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Warsaw Community Schools also operates Leesburg Elementary School (567 students) and Lakeview Middle School (545 students) alongside Warsaw Community 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 Warsaw Community High School compares
Warsaw Community 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,077 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,077
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$10,957
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Warsaw Community High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw Community Schools, which includes Warsaw Community High School.
$10,957
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Warsaw Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warsaw Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~2,077 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Warsaw Community High School
How many students attend Warsaw Community High School?
Warsaw Community High School has 2,077 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warsaw, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Community High School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Warsaw Community High School?
36.1% of students at Warsaw Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warsaw Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Warsaw Community High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Warsaw, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warsaw Community High School?
Warsaw Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Warsaw Community High School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw Community High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
Is Warsaw Community High School a good school?
Warsaw Community High School earns 48/100 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 Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), Lakeview Middle School (545 students), and Washington Elementary School (500 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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