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Enrollment
753
High
DISTRICT 603 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180822001410
Norwell High School
1100 E US 224, Ossian, IN 46777 · (260) 543-2213 · Wells County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL753 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
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
213 students
DISTRICT 35% · 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 | 221 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 176 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 192 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 164 | 22% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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 Norwell Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Norwell High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwell High School this school | 753 | 28.3% | N/A |
| Hamilton Heights High School Arcadia | 710 | 28.3% | N/A |
| Heritage Hills High School Lincoln City | 634 | 28.7% | N/A |
| Indian Creek Sr High School Trafalgar | 652 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Western High School Russiaville | 804 | 27.5% | N/A |
| Fairfield Jr-Sr High School Goshen | 944 | 28.2% | 40.4% |
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 Norwell High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 753 | #133 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #221 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.0% | #231 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.3% | #317 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.1% | #129 of 201 |
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
753
-76 (-9%) vs 2020
+6% since 1990-91, when it was 713
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 19.3:1
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 | 753 | 48.3 | 15.6:1 | 28% (213) |
| 2023-24 | 745 | 43.5 | 17.1:1 | 26% (191) |
| 2022-23 | 788 | 39.5 | 19.9:1 | 25% (196) |
| 2020-21 | 829 | 43 | 19.3:1 | 23% (187) |
| 2017-18 | 802 | 39.7 | 20.2:1 | 25% (203) |
| 2015-16 | 765 | 38 | 20.1:1 | 25% (195) |
| 2010-11 | 855 | N/A | N/A | 25% (215) |
| 2000-01 | 833 | 48 | 17.4:1 | 8% (68) |
| 1990-91 | 713 | 39 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Norwell High School.
About Norwell High School
As a mid-sized high school, Norwell High School serves students in Ossian, Indiana. It enrolls 753 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12.
Norwell Community Schools includes 4 schools. Together they enroll 2,413 students.
Of every 100 students at Norwell High School, about 90 are White. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic. Census estimates put Wells County at about 93% White, close to the school's figure. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 19, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 48.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Norwell High School, giving a ratio of 15.6:1. The school's 15.6:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for high schools in Indiana. By family income, 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Wells County averages 42%, higher than here.
Census data for Wells County show the median household earns about $71,957 a year, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Wells County number 9, with about 5,106 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Norwell Middle School, is less than a tenth of a mile. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
From 829 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 753 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 19.3:1 to 15.6:1.
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Wells County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,420
Census ACS
Median income
$71,957
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
5,106 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Norwell Community Schools
- Ossian ElementaryElementary · 566 students
- Norwell Middle SchoolMiddle · 561 students
- Lancaster Central SchoolElementary · 533 students
Other schools in Ossian
- Ossian ElementaryElementary · 566 students
- Norwell Middle SchoolMiddle · 561 students
Other Norwell High schools
One other US public school is named Norwell High. Norwell High School is the largest of the 2.
- Norwell HighNorwell, MA · 601 students
Nearby schools
- Norwell Middle School0.0 mi · 561
- Lancaster Central School3.6 mi · 533
- Ossian Elementary3.9 mi · 566
- Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch7.4 mi · 750
- Bluffton High School7.5 mi · 507
- Bluffton-Harrison Middle School7.7 mi · 556
Frequently asked questions
About Norwell High SchoolHow many students attend Norwell High School?
Norwell High School enrolls approximately 753 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Norwell High School serve?
Norwell High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwell High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Norwell High School is approximately 15.6:1 (48 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Norwell High School?
At Norwell High School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Norwell High School public or private?
Norwell High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Norwell Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.