Northfield Junior-Senior High School is a 7-12 secondary school in Wabash, Indiana. It is one of three junior-senior high schools in the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County.
Serving 437 students in grades 7-12, Northfield Jr-sr 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 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Jr-sr High School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
Northfield Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Northfield Jr-sr High School is ranked #993 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northfield Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Northfield Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wabash High School, Southwood Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northfield Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Northfield Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northfield Jr-sr High School?
437 students attend Northfield Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northfield Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Northfield Jr-sr High School?
Northfield Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northfield Jr-sr High School offer ?
Northfield Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Jr-sr High School part of?
Northfield Jr-sr High School is part of MSD Wabash County Schools School District.
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