Mishawaka High School

1,488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mishawaka High School, located at 1202 Lincolnway East in Mishawaka, Indiana, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the School City of Mishawaka. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-known for its deep-rooted traditions and its historic "Cavemen" mascot. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional coursework, vocational opportunities, and dual-credit programs that allow students to earn college experience while still in high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is perhaps most celebrated for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, which frequently draw significant community support. Mishawaka High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, clubs, and competitive sports. By fostering both academic rigor and community engagement, the institution aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute effectively to the Mishawaka area and beyond.

1,488

Total Students

95.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mishawaka High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,006
Hispanic	151
Black	178
Asian	8
Two or More	141
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,006 (67.6 %)
Black
178 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
151 (10.1 %)
Two or More
141 (9.5 %)
Asian
8 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-7300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 363

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 357

Ungraded 25