NORTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
Northrop High School is a public high school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 2,124 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 88 teachers, Northrop High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Northrop High School, located at 7001 Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school aims to foster a rigorous learning environment while encouraging students to pursue both college and career readiness upon graduation.
Beyond academics, Northrop High School is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings. The school features a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that contribute to a vibrant campus culture. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and personal development through these activities, Northrop strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Northrop High School at (260) 467-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-3696
(260) 467-2300
NORTHROP HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 2,124 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,124
- Teachers:
- 88.08
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,124 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Black or African American
- 15.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.