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Enrollment
426
High
DISTRICT 446 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHEASTERN WAYNE SCHOOLS·NCES 180819001406
Northeastern High School
7295 N US 27, Fountain City, IN 47341 · (765) 847-2591 · Wayne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL426 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
188 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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 | 117 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 96 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 108 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 105 | 25% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Northeastern Wayne Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Northeastern High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High School this school | 426 | 44.1% | N/A |
| Hauser Jr-Sr High School Hope | 435 | 43.9% | 32.8% |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School Wabash | 429 | 43.6% | 34.6% |
| Shenandoah High School Middletown | 405 | 44.0% | N/A |
| Pike Central High School Petersburg | 450 | 42.7% | N/A |
| N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch North Judson | 443 | 43.1% | 33.2% |
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 Northeastern High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 426 | #250 of 392 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #147 of 359 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.6% | #273 of 360 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.1% | #186 of 373 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.4% | #52 of 133 | 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
426
+16 (+4%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 550
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 426 | 30.5 | 14.0:1 | 44% (188) |
| 2023-24 | 423 | 26.5 | 16.0:1 | 44% (186) |
| 2022-23 | 443 | 27 | 16.4:1 | 45% (200) |
| 2020-21 | 410 | 29 | 14.1:1 | 38% (157) |
| 2017-18 | 386 | 29 | 13.3:1 | 38% (148) |
| 2015-16 | 432 | 29 | 14.9:1 | 37% (158) |
| 2010-11 | 530 | 31 | 17.1:1 | 31% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 591 | 37 | 16.0:1 | 16% (94) |
| 1990-91 | 550 | 32 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northeastern High School.
About Northeastern High School
This page covers Northeastern High School, a small high school in Fountain City, Indiana. A total of 426 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in Indiana is about 816 students, so this school is 48% smaller than average.
Northeastern High School falls under Northeastern Wayne Schools, which has 3 schools enrolling 1,337 students.
Federal enrollment data show Northeastern High School is 92% White. Other groups include 4% multiracial. Pick two students at random and there is a 15% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal data list 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Northeastern High School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 14.0:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. The lunch program counts 44% of students at Northeastern High School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Wayne County report 55%.
Northeastern High School is located in Wayne County, where the median household income is $55,692, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Northeastern High School is one of 23 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to Northeastern High School is Northeastern Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Northeastern High School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
The federal government classifies Northeastern High School's location as Rural: Distant.
2024-25 enrollment was 426, a 4% increase from 410 in 2020-21.
Threads on this page can be about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,397
Census ACS
Median income
$55,692
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,696 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Northeastern Wayne Schools
- Northeastern Elementary SchoolElementary · 614 students
- Northeastern Middle SchoolMiddle · 297 students
Other schools in Fountain City
- Northeastern Elementary SchoolElementary · 614 students
- Northeastern Middle SchoolMiddle · 297 students
Other Northeastern High schools
One other US public school is named Northeastern High. Northeastern High School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Northeastern HighElizabeth City, NC · 658 students
Nearby schools
- Northeastern Middle School0.0 mi · 297
- Northeastern Elementary School0.2 mi · 614
- Crestdale Elementary School5.5 mi · 373
- Fairview Elementary School6.2 mi · 259
- Community Youth Services7.1 mi · 67
- Dennis Middle School7.1 mi · 649
Frequently asked questions
About Northeastern High SchoolHow large is Northeastern High School?
Northeastern High School enrolls approximately 426 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Northeastern High School serve?
Northeastern High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Northeastern High School have?
Northeastern High School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Northeastern High School?
Student demographics at Northeastern High School are roughly 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Northeastern High School in?
Northeastern High School is part of Northeastern Wayne Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.