North Wood High School

Wa-Nee Community Schools
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
873 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
873
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    740 (84.8%)
  • Hispanic
    82 (9.4%)
  • Two or More
    29 (3.3%)
  • Black
    14 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • 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: Wa-Nee Community Schools
Phone: (574)773-4127
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 71

* 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 9 225
Grade 10 210
Grade 11 228
Grade 12 206
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bremen Senior High School
Bremen Public Schools
482 Students
511 W Grant St
Bremen, IN 46506 (8.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th