North Side High School

475 E State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,513 students in grades 9-12, North Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

North Side High School's student population of 1,513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,513 students
This chart display total students of North Side High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of North Side High School
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of North Side High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of North Side High School by grade.

School Rankings

North Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#1030 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of North Side High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of North Side High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in North Side High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in North Side High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
24%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in North Side High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
38%
65%
This chart display the percentage of White students in North Side High School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in North Side High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Side High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.75
This chart display the diversity score of North Side High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of North Side High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Side High School's ranking?
North Side High School is ranked #1030 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Side High School often compared to?
North Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R Nelson Snider High School, Northrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Side High School?
The graduation rate of North Side High School is 84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Side High School?
1,513 students attend North Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of North Side High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Side High School?
North Side High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Side High School offer ?
North Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Side High School part of?
North Side High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

Review North Side High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links