South Side High School is a Fort Wayne Community Schools high school situated in south-central Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States.
Serving 1,459 students in grades 9-12, South 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 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Side High School's student population of 1,459 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
South Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1618 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
28%
13%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Archer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side High School's ranking?
South Side High School is ranked #1618 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Side High School often compared to?
South Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne High School, North Side High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Side High School?
The graduation rate of South Side High School is 85%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Side High School?
1,459 students attend South Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of South Side High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side High School?
South Side High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side High School offer ?
South Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side High School part of?
South Side High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is South Side High School located?
South Side High School is located in the Oakdale neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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