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1 school use the "Native American" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (1)
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When it comes to school mascots, some can be really unique and spark interesting conversations. One of these is the Native American mascot, which is used by several schools, particularly in Ohio. Ohio actually holds the record for having the most schools with Native American mascots, with a whopping 78 high schools using them. This mascot type is often a person or a symbolic representation of Native American culture. While it might seem like a way to honor Native American heritage, it's a topic that's highly debated. Some argue it perpetuates stereotypes and disrespectful representations, while others see it as a tribute. Either way, it's a complex issue that encourages us to think about how we represent different cultures. In Ohio, there's been a push to retire these mascots, with some schools already making the change. It's an important discussion because it involves respecting and understanding the feelings and histories of different communities. So next time you hear about a school with a Native American mascot, remember it's not just a logo or a name – it's a part of a much bigger conversation about respect, culture, and community. 🛡️ 🐦
Hear how the Native American fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Native American banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Sullivan
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Ohio. With 1 schools per million residents, the Native American is part of daily conversations here.”
Drew Garcia
Ohio Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Native American delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Native American mascot across 1 state.
The Native American shows up most in Ohio (1). Oh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Native American as a Person and Indigenous mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by a historical figure.
Elementary programs adopt the Native American most often (1 schools).