For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 14,024 students in Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN are Carroll High School, Homestead High School and East Allen University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wayne, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Fort Wayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Fort Wayne, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is R Nelson Snider High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 2,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Homestead High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 2,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
East Allen University
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
R Nelson Snider High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Northrop High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2300
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Esacs Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Wayne High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Winchester Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-6400
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
North Side High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
475 E State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
South Side High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-2600
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthis Career Center
Vocational School
1200 S Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN include Carroll High School, Homestead High School and East Allen University.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Wayne?
13 public high schools are located in Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Fort Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fort Wayne include: Homestead High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Homestead High School, Northrop High School vs. R Nelson Snider High School
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