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Enrollment
873
High
DISTRICT 570 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WA-NEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 181224001956
North Wood High School
2101 N Main St, Nappanee, IN 46550 · (574) 773-4127 · Elkhart County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL873 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
56 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
304 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 225 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 210 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 228 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 206 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 4 | 0% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Wa-Nee Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Wood High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wood High School this school | 873 | 34.8% | N/A |
| New Prairie High School New Carlisle | 945 | 34.6% | N/A |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School Woodburn | 743 | 33.1% | 32.4% |
| East Noble High School Kendallville | 1,019 | 32.5% | N/A |
| Edgewood High School Ellettsville | 777 | 34.6% | N/A |
| Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg | 716 | 34.9% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Wood High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Elkhart County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 873 | #114 of 392 | #6 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #220 of 359 | #4 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.1% | #174 of 360 | #7 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.8% | #273 of 373 | #5 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.1% | #201 of 201 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
873
-18 (-2%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 726
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 16.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 873 | 56 | 15.6:1 | 35% (304) |
| 2023-24 | 875 | 58 | 15.1:1 | 31% (275) |
| 2022-23 | 917 | 56 | 16.4:1 | 31% (284) |
| 2020-21 | 891 | 55 | 16.2:1 | 26% (235) |
| 2017-18 | 874 | 56.1 | 15.6:1 | 28% (241) |
| 2015-16 | 863 | 51 | 16.9:1 | 27% (231) |
| 2010-11 | 891 | 50 | 17.8:1 | 33% (291) |
| 2000-01 | 762 | 47 | 16.2:1 | 8% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 726 | 44 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Wood High School.
About North Wood High School
North Wood High School is a mid-sized high school in Nappanee, Indiana. It had 873 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12.
Wa-Nee Community Schools operates 5 schools. Combined enrollment is 2,848 students.
North Wood High School is 85% White by enrollment. The next largest groups are 9% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Elkhart County overall, about 74% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 27%.
The school lists 56 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Compared with the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana, this school's ratio is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 35% of the student body. It compares with 51% for public schools in Elkhart County.
In Elkhart County, median household income comes to about $68,561, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Elkhart County counts 60 public schools with about 33,574 students.
About 0.4 miles separate North Wood High School from the closest public school, Woodview Elementary School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Fringe. That means it sits in a town close to an urbanized area.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (891) to 2024-25 (873).
North Wood High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Elkhart County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
207,132
Census ACS
Median income
$68,561
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
60
33,574 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools
- North Wood Middle SchoolMiddle · 653 students
- Wakarusa Elementary SchoolElementary · 534 students
- Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 410 students
- Nappanee Elementary SchoolElementary · 378 students
Other schools in Nappanee
- Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 410 students
- Nappanee Elementary SchoolElementary · 378 students
Nearby schools
- Woodview Elementary School0.4 mi · 410
- Nappanee Elementary School1.2 mi · 378
- North Wood Middle School5.5 mi · 653
- Wakarusa Elementary School5.6 mi · 534
- Madison Elementary School7.9 mi · 117
- Bremen Senior High School8.0 mi · 482
Frequently asked questions
About North Wood High SchoolHow many students attend North Wood High School?
North Wood High School enrolls approximately 873 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does North Wood High School serve?
North Wood High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North Wood High School have?
North Wood High School employs 56 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the student diversity at North Wood High School?
Student demographics at North Wood High School are roughly 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is North Wood High School in?
North Wood High School is part of Wa-Nee Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.