NORTH WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
North Wood High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wa-Nee Community Schools school district, located in Nappanee, IN with about 874 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 56 teachers, North Wood High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
North Wood High School, located in Nappanee, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wa-Nee Community School Corporation. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and a robust variety of extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and vocational training. By fostering a supportive environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, the military, or the workforce.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Nappanee community, often serving as a central hub for local events and school spirit. North Wood emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to participate in clubs and community service to develop leadership skills and character. Through its combination of traditional academic rigor and modern educational resources, North Wood High School remains a focal point of development for the students and families of northern Indiana.
For more information, contact North Wood High School at (574) 773-4127 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nappanee, IN 46550-9789
(574) 773-4127
NORTH WOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nappanee, IN with about 874 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wa-Nee Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 874
- Teachers:
- 56.12
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 874 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH WOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.