Norwell High School

Public 9-12

 1100 E Us 224
       Ossian, IN  46777


(260) 543-2213

District: Northern Wells Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,836 Help


Feeder schools for Norwell High School:

Elementary:    Lancaster Central School
    Ossian Elementary
Middle:    Norwell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  788

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
4.8%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Compare Details Norwell High School ranks better than 72.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Norwell High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwell High School is 19.9. (See more...)
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Compare Norwell High School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwell High School is $9,836.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwell High School 111th of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See Norwell High School in the ranking list.)

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Northern Wells Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Wells Community Schools 72nd of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwell High School

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Rank History for all students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.15 50th 349 85.7%
2006 71.43 73rd 349 79.1%
2007 75.65 69th 354 80.5%
2008 82.17 38th 360 89.4%
2009 82.78 40th 364 89.0%
2010 66.22 54th 362 85.1%
2011 63.63 74th 364 79.7%
2012 48.68 169th 373 54.7%
2013 35.34 224th 353 36.5%
2014 35.29 247th 379 34.8%
2015 42.73 239th 400 40.3%
2016 56.27 157th 394 60.2%
2017 66.54 103rd 380 72.9%
2018 66.07 116th 385 69.9%
2019 51.86 172nd 389 55.8%
2021 60.96 107th 388 72.4%
2022 73.58 93rd 409 77.3%
2023 62.99 111th 398 72.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.35 62nd 285 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.30 154th 379 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.88 98th 388 74.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.68 131st 383 65.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.46 63rd 164 61.6%
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Rank History for White students at Norwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.63 115th 378 69.6%
2023 53.87 138th 375 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Open Quote The overall education and atmosphere at Norwell High School is terrific.
The music program has gotten national recognition for both high school show choirs.
Small town feel with close relationships with students for high achievement and learning. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 8, 2009

Open Quote Graduated in 82. Great school for athletics, friends and teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norwell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 789 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 792
1989 716 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1990 710 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1991 708 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 700 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1993 729 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 736 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1995 787 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 1 797
1996 787 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 1 797
1997 842 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 1 850
1998 838 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1999 847 1 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2000 835 2 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 856
2001 810 4 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 798 3 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2003 798 3 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 811
2004 809 3 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2005 804 2 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2006 835 3 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 858
2007 815 1 8 10 1 n/a n/a 7 842
2008 818 1 4 10 1 n/a n/a 8 842
2009 819 0 2 9 2 n/a n/a 6 838
2010 836 1 2 9 1 n/a n/a 2 851
2011 816 7 6 10 2 0 14 0 855
2012 773 5 8 8 4 1 21 0 820
2013 755 7 7 10 3 1 27 0 810
2014 719 5 7 11 3 1 32 0 778
2015 712 6 4 14 1 1 21 0 759
2016 711 5 9 15 4 0 21 0 765
2017 711 7 11 18 4 0 18 0 769
2018 736 12 9 23 4 1 17 0 802
2019 729 7 12 27 3 1 21 0 800
2020 771 7 8 29 0 0 20 0 835
2021 766 6 9 31 0 0 17 0 829
2022 712 7 9 41 0 1 20 0 790
2023 716 6 11 38 0 0 17 0 788

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 792 41.4 19.1 4.2
1989 719 39.7 18.1 3.8
1990 716 40.1 17.8 3.8
1991 713 39.2 18.1 3.2
1992 704 36.4 19.3 4.8
1993 732 39.7 18.4 4.1
1994 752 41.0 18.3 4.7
1995 797 44.7 17.8 4.8
1996 797 44.7 17.8 4.8
1997 850 45.8 18.6 4.2
1998 846 47.9 17.7 4.3
1999 865 48.7 17.8 6.4
2000 856 49.1 17.4 6.8
2001 833 48.0 17.4 8.2
2002 811 49.3 16.5 11
2003 811 49.3 16.5 11
2004 835 46.3 18.0 12.2
2005 829 45.8 18.1 14.7
2006 858 46.5 18.5 16.7
2007 842 n/a n/a 16.5
2008 842 54.8 15.4 15
2009 838 54.9 15.3 17.9
2010 851 49.4 17.2 20.7
2011 855 n/a n/a 25.1
2012 820 45.0 18.2 24.6
2013 810 44.3 18.2 24.9
2014 778 41.2 18.8 23.8
2015 759 35.0 21.6 25.8
2016 765 39.0 19.6 25.5
2017 769 39.7 19.3 23.8
2018 802 39.7 20.2 25.3
2019 800 39.7 20.1 26.5
2020 835 41.1 20.3 25
2021 829 43.9 18.8 22.6
2022 790 51.3 15.3 21.8
2023 788 39.5 19.9 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 792 41.4 19.1 4.2
1989 719 39.7 18.1 3.8
1990 716 40.1 17.8 3.8
1991 713 39.2 18.1 3.2
1992 704 36.4 19.3 4.8
1993 732 39.7 18.4 4.1
1994 752 41.0 18.3 4.7
1995 797 44.7 17.8 4.8
1996 797 44.7 17.8 4.8
1997 850 45.8 18.6 4.2
1998 846 47.9 17.7 4.3
1999 865 48.7 17.8 6.4
2000 856 49.1 17.4 6.8
2001 833 48.0 17.4 8.2
2002 811 49.3 16.5 11
2003 811 49.3 16.5 11
2004 835 46.3 18.0 12.2
2005 829 45.8 18.1 14.7
2006 858 46.5 18.5 16.7
2007 842 n/a n/a 16.5
2008 842 54.8 15.4 15
2009 838 54.9 15.3 17.9
2010 851 49.4 17.2 20.7
2011 855 n/a n/a 25.1
2012 820 45.0 18.2 24.6
2013 810 44.3 18.2 24.9
2014 778 41.2 18.8 23.8
2015 759 35.0 21.6 25.8
2016 765 39.0 19.6 25.5
2017 769 39.7 19.3 23.8
2018 802 39.7 20.2 25.3
2019 800 39.7 20.1 26.5
2020 835 41.1 20.3 25
2021 829 43.9 18.8 22.6
2022 790 51.3 15.3 21.8
2023 788 39.5 19.9 24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norwell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $24 (0.3%) $8,136 (99.7%) $8,160
2020 $20 (0.2%) $8,178 (99.8%) $8,198
2021 $183 (2.0%) $8,928 (98.0%) $9,111
2022 $263 (2.7%) $9,572 (97.3%) $9,836

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 389 High schoolsRanks 111th of 398 High schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Norwell High School)26.132.1
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Northern Wells Community Schools)26.132.1
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students800788
 1.5%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic2738
 40.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White729716
 1.8%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.5%24.9%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwell High School

Students at Norwell High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 788 students attended Norwell High School.

Norwell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lancaster Central School
Elementary : Ossian Elementary
Middle : Norwell Middle School

Norwell High School ranks 111th of 403 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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