NorthWood High School is a high school located in Nappanee, Indiana, United States. It is a part of the Wa-Nee Community School System, shared with Wakarusa.
Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, North Wood High School ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 873 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: North Wood High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Nappanee, IN, encompassing approximately 143.8 square miles. Families in the area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 12.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Wood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Wood High School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
873 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
North Wood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Wood High School is 0.27, 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
#393 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)21.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Wood High School's ranking?
North Wood High School is ranked #393 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Wood High School often compared to?
North Wood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge High School, Jimtown High School, Concord Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Wood High School?
The graduation rate of North Wood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend North Wood High School?
873 students attend North Wood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Wood High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Wood High School?
North Wood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Wood High School offer ?
North Wood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Wood High School part of?
North Wood High School is part of Wa-Nee Community Schools.
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