Wabash High School Explained

Wabash High School is a public high school in Wabash, Indiana, United States approximately 500 students in grades 9–12.

The nickname of the students and the athletic teams is "Wabash Apaches."

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 418 students enrolled in 2014-2015 was:

• Male - 52.2%
• Female - 47.8%
• Native American/Alaskan - 1.0%
• Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.5%
• Black - 1.0%
• Hispanic - 1.9%
• White - 94.9%
• Multiracial - 0.7%

51.7% of the students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch, making this a Title I school.^[2]

Athletics

The Wabash Apaches compete in the Three Rivers Conference. School colors are orange and black. The following IHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:^[3]

• Baseball (boys)
  • State championship - 1986^[4]
• Basketball (girls & boys)
• Cross country (girls & boys)
• Football (boys)
• Golf (boys & girls)
• Soccer (boys & girls) ^[5]
• Softball (girls)
• Swimming (boys & girls)
• Tennis (girls & boys)
• Track (boys & girls)
• Volleyball (girls)
• Wrestling (boys & girls)

Notable alumni

• Adelaide Steele Baylor (1860–1935), federal education official
• Gene Stratton-Porter (1863–1924), writer

Notable faculty

• Mary E. Byrd (1849–1934), astronomer

See also

• List of high schools in Indiana

External links

• • https://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/wabash-apaches-(wabash,in)/soccer/home.htm

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wasbash High School. National Center for Education Statistics. July 28, 2024.
2. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Wabash High School. ed.gov. 7 November 2017.
3. Web site: 2015-16 School Directory. ihsaa.org. IHSAA. 17 December 2015. 120.
4. Web site: IHSAA State Championships by School. ihsaa.org. 7 November 2017.
5. Web site: Wabash High School (IN) Varsity Soccer.