Northrop High School

2,136 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,136

Total Students

103.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northrop High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,011
Hispanic	383
Black	419
Asian	123
Two or More	186
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,011 (47.3 %)
Black
419 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
383 (17.9 %)
Two or More
186 (8.7 %)
Asian
123 (5.8 %)
American Indian
10 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-2300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,016
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 577

Grade 10 564

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 501