Mississinewa High School

796 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

796

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mississinewa High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	48
Black	21
Asian	3
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
660 (82.9 %)
Two or More
63 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (6.0 %)
Black
21 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mississinewa Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)674-2248
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 205

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 204

Grade 12 160

Ungraded 5