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Enrollment
1,398
High
DISTRICT 1,652 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180363000568
Wayne High School
9100 Winchester Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 · (260) 467-6400 · Allen County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,398 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
905 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 | 351 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 361 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 346 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 340 | 24% |
Student demographics
77%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 Wayne High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne High School this school | 1,398 | 64.7% | N/A |
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School New Haven | 1,413 | 65.5% | 29.0% |
| North Side High School Fort Wayne | 1,383 | 67.4% | N/A |
| South Side High School Fort Wayne | 1,405 | 71.5% | N/A |
| Northrop High School Fort Wayne | 2,145 | 53.8% | N/A |
| Speedway Senior High School Speedway | 602 | 56.0% | 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 Wayne High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Allen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,398 | #66 of 392 | #7 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #213 of 359 | #4 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 76.6% | #1 of 360 | #1 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.7% | #34 of 373 | #5 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.9% | #94 of 133 | #3 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
1,398
+3 (+0%) vs 2020
+15% since 1990-91, when it was 1,218
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 19.1:1
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 | 1,398 | 91.6 | 15.3:1 | 65% (905) |
| 2023-24 | 1,417 | 96.9 | 14.6:1 | 65% (919) |
| 2022-23 | 1,419 | 80.3 | 17.7:1 | 68% (966) |
| 2020-21 | 1,395 | 73 | 19.1:1 | 67% (935) |
| 2017-18 | 1,346 | 65.4 | 20.6:1 | 70% (939) |
| 2015-16 | 1,267 | 62 | 20.4:1 | 68% (856) |
| 2010-11 | 1,582 | 75 | 21.1:1 | 74% (1,169) |
| 2000-01 | 1,040 | 48 | 21.7:1 | 39% (405) |
| 1990-91 | 1,218 | 57 | 21.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wayne High School.
About Wayne High School
Wayne High School is a large high school with an address in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The latest federal count shows 1,398 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 816-student average for high schools in Indiana, enrollment here is 71% higher.
Fort Wayne Community Schools has a total of 50 schools and 28,561 students, Wayne High School among them.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Wayne High School is Black (32%). Other groups make up 25% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Asian, and 10% multiracial. Allen County as a whole is about 11% Black, so the school's share is higher. Wayne High School has a diversity index of 77%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 91.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 15.3:1. The 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana is higher than this school's figure. Wayne High School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 65%. The average for public schools in Allen County is 50%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Allen County, median household income is about $70,737, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wayne High School is one of 92 public schools in Allen County, which together enroll about 55,262 students.
Miami Middle School is the closest public school, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line. Wayne High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's size has been steady, with 1,395 students in 2020-21 and 1,398 in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 19.1:1 to 15.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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
- 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
- Northrop High SchoolHigh · 2,145 students
- R Nelson Snider High SchoolHigh · 1,927 students
- South Side High SchoolHigh · 1,405 students
- North Side High SchoolHigh · 1,383 students
Other Wayne High schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Wayne High. Wayne High School is the 2nd largest of the 6.
- Wayne High SchoolHuber Heights, OH · 1,772 students
- Wayne High SchoolWayne, WV · 525 students
- WAYNE HIGH SCHOOLWAYNE, NE · 323 students
- Wayne HighBICKNELL, UT · 190 students
- Wayne High SchoolWayne, OK · 147 students
Nearby schools
- Miami Middle School1.4 mi · 496
- Maplewood Elementary School1.6 mi · 477
- Waynedale Elementary School2.1 mi · 383
- Jeff H Towles Intermediate School2.2 mi · 600
- Levan R Scott Academy2.6 mi · 419
- Harrison Hill Elementary School3.1 mi · 612
Frequently asked questions
About Wayne High SchoolHow large is Wayne High School?
Wayne High School enrolls approximately 1,398 students in grades 09-12.
Is Wayne High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wayne High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wayne High School is approximately 15.3:1 (92 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wayne High School?
At Wayne High School, the student body is approximately 25% White, 21% Hispanic, 32% Black, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is Wayne High School public or private?
Wayne 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.