- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Wayne, IN
Wayne High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180363000568
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Fort Wayne Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180363000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wayne High School held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 96.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180363000568 · Fort Wayne, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,398 enr · 17.5:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northrop High School (2,145 students)
Wayne High School held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.3 → 96.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wayne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northrop High
Northrop High School
2,145 students
- R Nelson Snide
R Nelson Snider High School
1,927 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
1,405 students
- This school
Wayne High School
1,398 students
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
1,383 students
- Blackhawk Midd 814
Blackhawk Middle School
814 students
What this shows Wayne High School reports 1,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne High School compares
Wayne High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,398
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.9%
White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Wayne High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $14,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Nelson Snider High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Homestead High School
Standard public school
2,382 students 19.5:1 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
North Side High School
Standard public school
1,383 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne High School
How many students attend Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has 1,398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,419 (2022-23) → 1,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne High School?
66.0% of students at Wayne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne High School is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne High School rank among high schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne High School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Fort Wayne Community Schools?
Besides Wayne High School, Fort Wayne Community Schools also operates Northrop High School (2,145 students), R Nelson Snider High School (1,927 students), and South Side High School (1,405 students). See the Fort Wayne Community Schools district page for the complete list.