WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Wayne High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 1,346 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 65 teachers, Wayne High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Wayne High School, located on the southwest side of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Southwest Allen County area. As part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic development, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core academic courses alongside elective programs that cater to diverse interests and career pathways.
Beyond its academic offerings, Wayne High School fosters a vibrant school culture through its active involvement in various clubs, student organizations, and competitive sports programs. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student leadership and personal growth. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and community integration, Wayne High School plays a key role in shaping the educational landscape of Fort Wayne.
For more information, contact Wayne High School at (260) 467-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46819-2499
(260) 467-6400
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 1,346 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,346
- Teachers:
- 65.4
- 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
* 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 1,346 students
- White
- 37.3%
- Black or African American
- 29.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.1%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.