MISSISSINEWA HIGH SCHOOL

Mississinewa High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mississinewa Community School Corp school district, located in Gas City, IN with about 816 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Mississinewa High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mississinewa High School, located at 1 Indian Trail in Gas City, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mississinewa Community Schools district. The school is known for its strong community identity, which is deeply rooted in its mascot, the "Indians." As a pillar of the local area, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of academic offerings, vocational training programs, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mississinewa High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, placing significant value on athletics, performing arts, and community engagement. The school’s culture is often noted for its pride and school spirit, fostering a supportive environment that aims to balance rigorous academic expectations with the personal development of its students. As the center of the Gas City community, it serves as a gathering point for local events and remains a focal point for civic involvement and regional sports rivalries.

For more information, contact Mississinewa High School at (765) 674-2248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 Indian Trl
Gas City, IN 46933-1199
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MISSISSINEWA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gas City, IN with about 816 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
816
Teachers:
49.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 816 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MISSISSINEWA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.0%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.