Serving 790 students in grades 9-12, Norwell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Norwell High School's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norwell High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwell High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwell High School's ranking?
Norwell High School is ranked #312 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Norwell High School often compared to?
Norwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton High School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwell High School?
The graduation rate of Norwell High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norwell High School?
790 students attend Norwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Norwell High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwell High School?
Norwell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norwell High School offer ?
Norwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norwell High School part of?
Norwell High School is part of Northern Wells Community Schools School District.
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