Norwell High School, short for North Wells High School, is a public high school located approximately 4 miles southwest of Ossian, Indiana.
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, Norwell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norwell High School's student population of 753 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Norwell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwell High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwell High School's ranking?
Norwell High School is ranked #663 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Norwell High School often compared to?
Norwell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton High School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwell High School?
The graduation rate of Norwell High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Norwell High School?
753 students attend Norwell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Norwell High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwell High School?
Norwell High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norwell High School offer ?
Norwell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwell High School part of?
Norwell High School is part of Norwell Community Schools.
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