Southwood Jr-Sr High School

457 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

457

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
424 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MSD Wabash County Schools
Phone:	(260)563-8050
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 70

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 56