Average
#763 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
R Nelson Snider High School
High School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 Fairlawn Pass, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at R Nelson Snider High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where R Nelson Snider High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,224
Median home value
$186,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroad AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 866 | Compare → |
| Bishop Dwenger High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 8–12 | 2.8 mi | 928 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #8 of 49
- District spending per student
- $14,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Nelson Snider High School is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Nelson Snider High School
R Nelson Snider High School is a public high school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 1,915 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Nelson Snider High School
What grades does R Nelson Snider High School serve?
R Nelson Snider High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend R Nelson Snider High School?
R Nelson Snider High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,915 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Nelson Snider High School?
The student-teacher ratio at R Nelson Snider High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Nelson Snider High School rank in IN?
R Nelson Snider High School ranks #763 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is R Nelson Snider High School's MySchoolScout rating?
R Nelson Snider High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at R Nelson Snider High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Nelson Snider High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is R Nelson Snider High School a charter school?
No, R Nelson Snider High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Nelson Snider High School a Title I school?
No, R Nelson Snider High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R Nelson Snider High School?
46.2% of students at R Nelson Snider High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,915
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (260) 467-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46815)
- 26,811
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46815; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.