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Does North Side High School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
1,383
High
DISTRICT 1,652 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180363000550
North Side High School
475 E State St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · (260) 467-2800 · Allen County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,383 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
77 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
932 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 368 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 360 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 344 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 311 | 22% |
Student demographics
75%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like North Side High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School this school | 1,383 | 67.4% | N/A |
| Marion High School Marion | 1,058 | 69.8% | N/A |
| Michigan City High School Michigan City | 1,506 | 68.3% | N/A |
| Anderson High School Anderson | 1,768 | 62.0% | N/A |
| South Side High School Fort Wayne | 1,405 | 71.5% | N/A |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis | 600 | 64.2% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Side High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Allen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,383 | #68 of 392 | #8 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.0:1 | #297 of 359 | #11 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 75.2% | #3 of 360 | #2 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.4% | #29 of 373 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.9% | #46 of 201 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,383
-164 (-11%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 1,636
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
was 20.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,383 | 76.9 | 18.0:1 | 67% (932) |
| 2023-24 | 1,460 | 88 | 16.6:1 | 63% (922) |
| 2022-23 | 1,474 | 86.9 | 17.0:1 | 66% (966) |
| 2020-21 | 1,547 | 77 | 20.1:1 | 69% (1,064) |
| 2017-18 | 1,644 | 78.4 | 21.0:1 | 75% (1,237) |
| 2015-16 | 1,641 | 72 | 22.8:1 | 74% (1,209) |
| 2010-11 | 1,756 | 82 | 21.4:1 | 73% (1,278) |
| 2000-01 | 1,320 | 63 | 20.9:1 | 29% (389) |
| 1990-91 | 1,636 | 73 | 22.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Side High School.
About North Side High School
North Side High School operates as a high-enrollment high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its grade span covers grades 9 through 12, with 1,383 students on the rolls. Across high schools in Indiana, the average enrollment is about 816.
Besides North Side High School, Fort Wayne Community Schools runs 49 other schools. The district enrolls 28,561 students.
The biggest share of students at North Side High School, 32%, is White. Other reported shares: 28% Black, 23% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, and 5% Asian. That compares with about 71% White among all Allen County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 75%.
The school lists 76.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1. Statewide, high schools in Indiana average 16.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 67% of the student body. It compares with 50% for public schools in Allen County.
For Allen County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $70,737 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Counting North Side High School, Allen County has 92 public schools.
The closest school to North Side High School is Forest Park Elementary School, located about 0.8 miles away. North Side High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
NCES assigns North Side High School the locale City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school shrank from 1,547 students in 2020-21 to 1,383 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 18.0:1, from 20.1:1.
People who know North Side High School can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Allen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
392,378
Census ACS
Median income
$70,737
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
55,262 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Northrop High SchoolHigh · 2,145 students
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- Blackhawk Middle SchoolMiddle · 814 students
- Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle · 658 students
Other schools in Fort Wayne
- Carroll High SchoolHigh · 2,623 students
- Homestead High SchoolHigh · 2,382 students
- Northrop High SchoolHigh · 2,145 students
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
Other North Side High schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named North Side High. North Side High School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- North Side High SchoolFORT WORTH, TX · 1,676 students
- North Side High SchoolJackson, TN · 903 students
Nearby schools
- Forest Park Elementary School0.8 mi · 558
- Allen Co Juvenile Center0.8 mi · 24
- Franke Park Elementary School1.0 mi · 416
- Bloomingdale Elementary School1.0 mi · 331
- Lakeside Middle School1.4 mi · 452
- Fort Wayne Virtual Academy1.6 mi · 315
Frequently asked questions
About North Side High SchoolHow many students attend North Side High School?
North Side High School enrolls approximately 1,383 students in grades 09-12.
Is North Side High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Side High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North Side High School have?
North Side High School employs 77 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.
What is the student diversity at North Side High School?
Student demographics at North Side High School are roughly 32% White, 23% Hispanic, 28% Black, 5% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is North Side High School in?
North Side High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.