HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Homestead Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the MSD Southwest Allen County Schls school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 2,343 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 125 teachers, Homestead Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Homestead Senior High School, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is the sole high school within the Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) district. Serving a large suburban population, the school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and consistent ranking among the top-performing secondary institutions in the state. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and diverse career paths.

Beyond academics, Homestead maintains a strong reputation for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school boasts an extensive array of varsity athletics, competitive performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. With a focus on both rigorous instruction and holistic student development, Homestead Senior High School is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to excel in their personal interests while meeting high expectations for post-secondary achievement.

For more information, contact Homestead Senior High School at (260) 431-2202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814-5497
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HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 2,343 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,343
Teachers:
125.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,343 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.