Wabash High School is a public high school in Wabash, Indiana, United States approximately 500 students in grades 9–12. The nickname of the students and the athletic teams is "Wabash Apaches."
Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, Wabash 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wabash High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wabash High School's student population of 492 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Wabash 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 Wabash High School is 0.17, 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
#1027 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Apaches
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wabash High School's ranking?
Wabash High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wabash High School often compared to?
Wabash High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Jr-sr 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wabash High School?
The graduation rate of Wabash High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wabash High School?
492 students attend Wabash High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wabash High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Wabash High School?
Wabash High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wabash High School offer ?
Wabash High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wabash High School part of?
Wabash High School is part of Wabash City Schools School District.
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