Mishawaka High School is a public high school located in Mishawaka, Indiana. The school educates students in grades 9???2 and is part of the School City of Mishawaka.
Serving 1,327 students in grades 9-12, Mishawaka 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mishawaka High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mishawaka, IN, encompassing approximately 9 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.8 miles and the furthest edge reaching 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mishawaka High School's student population of 1,327 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1874
Campus Size
16.3 acres (6.6 ha)
School Rankings
Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka High School is 0.56, 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
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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
86%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Cavemen
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mishawaka High School's ranking?
Mishawaka High School is ranked #1241 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mishawaka High School often compared to?
Mishawaka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mishawaka High School?
The graduation rate of Mishawaka High School is 86%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Mishawaka High School?
1,327 students attend Mishawaka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mishawaka High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mishawaka High School?
Mishawaka High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mishawaka High School offer ?
Mishawaka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mishawaka High School part of?
Mishawaka High School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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