SOUTHWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Southwood Jr-Sr High School is a public high school that is part of the MSD Wabash County Schools school district, located in Wabash, IN with about 428 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Southwood Jr-Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Southwood Jr-Sr High School, located in Wabash, Indiana, serves as a combined middle and high school within the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 7 through 12. Its campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a small-town atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students, staff, and the local area.

Academically, Southwood is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school offers a variety of core curriculum classes, elective options, and extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic clubs, which are designed to support student engagement and personal development. By integrating both junior and senior high levels, the school aims to provide a consistent academic foundation and a supportive transition for students as they progress through their secondary education.

For more information, contact Southwood Jr-Sr High School at (260) 563-8050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

564 E SR 124
Wabash, IN 46992
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SOUTHWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wabash, IN with about 428 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
31.42
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 428 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWOOD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.