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#920 of 1,823 schools in IN
Wayne High School
High School · Fort Wayne Community Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Fort Wayne Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
9100 Winchester Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46819
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayne High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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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
$66,618
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46819; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Luers High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| South Side High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,459 | Compare → |
| East Allen UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Fort Wayne Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | Not available | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Wayne High School is listed in Fort Wayne Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne High School
Wayne High School is a public high school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, serving approximately 1,417 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #920 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne High School
What grades does Wayne High School serve?
Wayne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne High School rank in IN?
Wayne High School ranks #920 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wayne High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Wayne High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wayne High School a charter school?
No, Wayne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne High School a Title I school?
No, Wayne High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne High School?
64.9% of students at Wayne 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
- 1,417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (260) 467-6400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46819)
- 9,318
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 46819; 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
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