R Nelson Snider High School

1,899 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

R. Nelson Snider High School, located on Fairlawn Pass in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Known by the mascot the "Panthers," the school serves a diverse student body and maintains a robust reputation for its academic offerings, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual-credit programs. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive approach to student development, emphasizing both rigorous scholastic preparation and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Snider High School is recognized for its strong tradition of school spirit and its highly competitive athletic programs, which have historically seen success at the state level. The campus offers a wide array of clubs, fine arts programs, and vocational opportunities, fostering a well-rounded educational environment. By balancing athletic achievement with academic growth and community involvement, Snider remains a central pillar of the Fort Wayne educational landscape, dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

1,899

Total Students

89.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R Nelson Snider High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	874
Hispanic	299
Black	431
Asian	99
Two or More	187
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
874 (46.0 %)
Black
431 (22.7 %)
Hispanic
299 (15.7 %)
Two or More
187 (9.8 %)
Asian
99 (5.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)467-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	842
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 9 540

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 418