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Enrollment
2,145
High
DISTRICT 1,652 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180363000552
Northrop High School
7001 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · (260) 467-2300 · Allen County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,145 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
16.8:1
128 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
1,153 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 | 523 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 546 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 548 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 528 | 25% |
Student demographics
71%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 Northrop High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School this school | 2,145 | 53.8% | N/A |
| R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne | 1,927 | 49.7% | N/A |
| Jeffersonville High School Jeffersonville | 2,202 | 57.4% | N/A |
| William Henry Harrison High School Evansville | 1,332 | 52.8% | N/A |
| Kokomo High School Kokomo | 1,393 | 52.0% | N/A |
| Decatur Central High School Indianapolis | 1,974 | 56.2% | 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 Northrop High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Allen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,145 | #30 of 392 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #256 of 359 | #6 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.3% | #13 of 360 | #6 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.8% | #89 of 373 | #6 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.0% | #128 of 133 | #8 of 8 |
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
2,145
+99 (+5%) vs 2020
+6% since 1990-91, when it was 2,024
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 20.7:1
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 | 2,145 | 128 | 16.8:1 | 54% (1,153) |
| 2023-24 | 2,158 | 129.2 | 16.7:1 | 52% (1,115) |
| 2022-23 | 2,136 | 103.3 | 20.7:1 | 54% (1,148) |
| 2020-21 | 2,046 | 99 | 20.7:1 | 53% (1,077) |
| 2017-18 | 2,124 | 88.1 | 24.1:1 | 55% (1,160) |
| 2015-16 | 2,127 | 88 | 24.2:1 | 52% (1,116) |
| 2010-11 | 2,277 | 98 | 23.2:1 | 48% (1,098) |
| 2000-01 | 2,080 | 88 | 23.6:1 | 17% (357) |
| 1990-91 | 2,024 | 90 | 22.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Northrop High School.
About Northrop High School
Northrop High School is a high school with a street address in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In all, 2,145 students attend the school in grades 9 through 12. The school is 163% larger than the average for high schools in Indiana.
Northrop High School is one school in a 50-school district, Fort Wayne Community Schools, which enrolls 28,561 students.
Of every 100 students at Northrop High School, about 44 are White, the largest group. The remaining students are 21% Black, 19% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 6% Asian. Census figures show Allen County is about 71% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 71, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 128 full-time-equivalent teachers at Northrop High School, giving a ratio of 16.8:1. The 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana is close to this figure. A total of 1,153 students, or 54%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census data for Allen County show the median household earns about $70,737 a year, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Public schools in Allen County number 92, with about 55,262 students.
Shawnee Middle School, about 0.6 miles away, is the closest public school. Within five miles of Northrop High School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Northrop High School inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large).
From 2,046 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 2,145 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 20.7:1 to 16.8:1.
People who know Northrop High School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
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
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- North Side High SchoolHigh · 1,383 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
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- Wayne High SchoolHigh · 1,398 students
- North Side High SchoolHigh · 1,383 students
Nearby schools
- Shawnee Middle School0.6 mi · 624
- Lincoln Elementary School0.6 mi · 590
- Northwood Middle School1.1 mi · 585
- Mabel K Holland Elementary School1.2 mi · 533
- Northcrest Elementary School1.4 mi · 536
- Washington Center Elementary Sch1.9 mi · 553
Frequently asked questions
About Northrop High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Northrop High School?
Northrop High School enrolls approximately 2,145 students in grades 09-12.
Is Northrop High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Northrop High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Northrop High School have?
Northrop High School employs 128 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Northrop High School?
At Northrop High School, the student body is approximately 44% White, 19% Hispanic, 21% Black, 6% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Northrop High School public or private?
Northrop High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.