South Side High School

1,423 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Side High School, located at 3601 S. Calhoun St. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a historic institution within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. Known for its distinct collegiate-gothic architecture, the school has served the local community for generations, fostering a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. As an urban high school, it serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its strong sense of community spirit and its deep-rooted history in the city of Fort Wayne.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Beyond academics, South Side is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs and robust extracurricular offerings, including music, arts, and various student-led organizations. By providing a blend of rigorous educational pathways and a wide array of developmental opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

1,423

Total Students

77.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	503
Black	426
Asian	103
Two or More	126
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
503 (35.3 %)
Black
426 (29.9 %)
White
262 (18.4 %)
Two or More
126 (8.9 %)
Asian
103 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)467-2600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	914
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 382

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 336