R Nelson Snider High School
Tel:
(260) 467-4600
R Nelson Snider High School serves 1,895 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
R Nelson Snider High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
R Nelson Snider High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
R Nelson Snider High School's student population of 1,895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,895 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
R Nelson Snider High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of R Nelson Snider High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1455 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 62% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 4% | 2% |
Hispanic | 10% | 12% |
Black | 23% | 13% |
White | 55% | 68% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.51 |
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Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 42% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Fort Wayne Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to R Nelson Snider High School is Smith Academy For Excellence (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lane Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Wayne Lane Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 691 students
0.2 miles
4901 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4400 0.2 6-8 691 - Fort Wayne Glenwood Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
0.3 miles
4501 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6200 0.3 K-5 622 - Fort Wayne Brentwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 477 students
0.9 miles
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775 0.9 PK-5 477 - Fort Wayne Robert C Harris Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
1.2 miles
4501 Thorngate Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6300 1.2 K-5 406 - Fort Wayne J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 646 students
1.3 miles
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510 1.3 PK-5 646
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