- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, IN
Wawasee High School
Federal NCES profile for Wawasee 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 180555001007
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wawasee High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wawasee High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wawasee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, IN.
School address
District: Wawasee Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180555001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Wawasee High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 180555001007 · Syracuse, IN High · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 12.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wawasee Middle School (608 students)
Wawasee High School held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wawasee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wawasee High School
836 students
- Wawasee Middle
Wawasee Middle School
608 students
- Syracuse Eleme
Syracuse Elementary School
502 students
- North Webster
North Webster Elementary School
430 students
- Milford School 262
Milford School
262 students
What this shows Wawasee High School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wawasee High School compares
Wawasee 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$13,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Wawasee High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wawasee Community School Corp reports $13,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wawasee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawasee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syracuse Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wawasee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wawasee High School
How many students attend Wawasee High School?
Wawasee High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, IN. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wawasee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wawasee High School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Wawasee High School?
39.6% of students at Wawasee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wawasee High School?
The largest demographic group at Wawasee High School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Syracuse, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wawasee High School?
Wawasee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wawasee High School rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Wawasee High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wawasee Community School Corp?
Besides Wawasee High School, Wawasee Community School Corp also operates Wawasee Middle School (608 students), Syracuse Elementary School (502 students), and North Webster Elementary School (430 students). See the Wawasee Community School Corp district page for the complete list.