Mississinewa High School is a high school in Gas City, Indiana, with more than 800 students. The nickname of the students and the athletic teams is "Mississinewa Indians".
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Mississinewa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mississinewa High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Gas City, IN, encompassing approximately 23.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mississinewa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mississinewa High School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Mississinewa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mississinewa High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississinewa High School's ranking?
Mississinewa High School is ranked #1324 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mississinewa High School often compared to?
Mississinewa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion High School, Eastbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mississinewa High School?
The graduation rate of Mississinewa High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Mississinewa High School?
760 students attend Mississinewa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mississinewa High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mississinewa High School?
Mississinewa High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mississinewa High School offer ?
Mississinewa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississinewa High School part of?
Mississinewa High School is part of Mississinewa Community School Corp School District.
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