How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Side High School | Wayne High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort Wayne, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 1,398 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 58.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Side High School | Wayne High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,569 | $14,569 |
| District | Fort Wayne Community School District | Fort Wayne Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Side High School | Wayne High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.2% | 25.5% |
| African American | 29.0% | 31.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.1% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Side High School | Wayne High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 231:1 | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.3% | 34.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 62 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.