Wayne High School

1,419 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,419

Total Students

80.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	268
Black	462
Asian	152
Two or More	132
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
462 (32.6 %)
White
400 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
268 (18.9 %)
Asian
152 (10.7 %)
Two or More
132 (9.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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)467-6400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	818
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 9 393

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 320