Enrollment
2,382
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Wayne, IN
Homestead High School
Federal NCES profile for Homestead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180003000002
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homestead High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homestead High School
Homestead High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 2,382 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,382 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fort Wayne's high schools, it stands alongside Carroll High School (2,623 students): Homestead High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 20:1).
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Woodside Middle School (1,032 students) and Summit Middle School (789 students) alongside Homestead High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Homestead High School compares
Homestead High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,382 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,382
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Homestead High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, which includes Homestead High School.
$10,387
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 60.6%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Homestead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Carroll High School
Standard public school
2,623 students 20:1 students per teacher
Northrop High School
Standard public school
2,145 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
R Nelson Snider High School
Standard public school
1,927 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
1,405 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Wayne High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
North Side High School
Standard public school
1,383 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,382 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homestead High School
How many students attend Homestead High School?
Homestead High School has 2,382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead High School is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homestead High School?
17.1% of students at Homestead High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead High School?
The largest demographic group at Homestead High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead High School?
Homestead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homestead High School rank among high schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead High School ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Homestead High School a good school?
Homestead High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Homestead High School, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), Summit Middle School (789 students), and Covington Elementary School (746 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.
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