For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 14,076 students in Fort Wayne, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN are Carroll High School, Homestead High School and East Allen University. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wayne, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Fort Wayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Fort Wayne, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is R Nelson Snider High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Wayne, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,580 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,408 students
Rank: #33.
East Allen University
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Co Juvenile Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
R Nelson Snider High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,915 students
Rank: #66.
Northrop High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2300
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,158 students
Rank: #77.
Esacs Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Winchester Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-6400
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,417 students
Rank: #99.
North Side High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
475 E State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,460 students
Rank: #1010.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1111.
South Side High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 S Calhoun St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-2600
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,459 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Grades: 4-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Fort Wayne, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3829 Sand Point Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-2900
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2421 Lake Ave Pob 5175
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2000 North Wells St Building 6
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395
Grades: K-8
| 716 students
2320 Broadway St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
4810 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451
Grades: K-2
| 446 students
1525 Boone St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
7117 Venture Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
2323 Pleasant Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-4750
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-4750
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
514 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Special Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7910 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
2305 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4625 Werling Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Wayne, IN include Carroll High School, Homestead High School and East Allen University.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Wayne?
13 public high schools are located in Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Fort Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fort Wayne include: Homestead High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Homestead High School, Northrop High School vs. R Nelson Snider High School
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