North Side High School

Public 9-12

 475 E State St
       Fort Wayne, IN  46805


(260) 467-2800

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 403 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,706 Help


Feeder schools for North Side High School:

Elementary:    Bloomingdale Elementary School
    Brentwood Elementary School
    Forest Park Elementary School
    Franke Park Elementary School
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Middle:    Lakeside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,474

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.2%
African American:
26.3%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Compare Details North Side High School ranks worse than 82.4% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.71. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Side High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Side High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (26.3%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Side High School is 16.9, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Side High School is $10,706. 2 high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Side High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Side High School 332nd of 403 Indiana public high schools. (See North Side High School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 270th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Side High School

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Rank History for all students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 9.09 327th 349 6.3%
2006 12.89 322nd 349 7.7%
2007 16.62 326th 354 7.9%
2008 14.44 331st 360 8.1%
2009 12.85 332nd 364 8.8%
2010 21.43 314th 362 13.3%
2011 12.89 331st 364 9.1%
2012 18.13 337th 373 9.7%
2013 8.81 334th 353 5.4%
2014 14.82 341st 379 10.0%
2015 15.27 350th 400 12.5%
2016 22.29 332nd 394 15.7%
2017 30.37 286th 380 24.7%
2018 40.86 256th 385 33.5%
2019 33.30 276th 389 29.0%
2021 21.95 318th 388 18.0%
2022 23.99 321st 409 21.5%
2023 18.71 331st 398 16.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.34 52nd 94 44.7%
2023 14.44 99th 104 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.94 56th 74 24.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.73 255th 285 10.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.10 300th 379 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.81 332nd 388 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.42 328th 383 14.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.65 37th 44 15.9%
2023 13.41 43rd 49 12.2%
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Rank History for African American students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.20 69th 125 44.8%
2023 28.95 85th 125 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.03 127th 164 22.6%
2023 29.24 115th 166 30.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Side High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.78 298th 378 21.2%
2023 22.79 312th 375 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Open Quote The teachers at North Side are quite good. The state requirements and FWCS policies really hold them back. But the school shouldn't be blamed for factors out of their control. I went there and am now a productive member of society with a Masters degree. I wouldn't hesitate to send my child there either. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Side High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1585 252 23 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1893
1989 1504 268 22 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1824
1990 1425 276 18 33 7 n/a n/a 0 1759
1991 1323 253 18 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1636
1992 1330 294 13 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1671
1993 1348 324 15 40 6 n/a n/a 0 1733
1994 1313 352 22 40 4 n/a n/a 0 1731
1995 1214 352 22 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1631
1996 1214 352 22 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1631
1997 1217 327 21 50 4 n/a n/a 0 1619
1998 1114 333 21 54 4 n/a n/a 0 1526
1999 1033 310 28 61 9 n/a n/a 0 1441
2000 1000 338 25 54 10 n/a n/a 0 1427
2001 953 275 28 51 13 n/a n/a 0 1320
2002 917 335 53 69 10 n/a n/a 0 1384
2003 917 335 53 69 10 n/a n/a 0 1384
2004 897 314 60 80 7 n/a n/a 0 1358
2005 924 366 70 106 7 n/a n/a 0 1473
2006 919 390 86 126 5 n/a n/a 0 1526
2007 899 405 83 125 6 n/a n/a 29 1547
2008 895 411 90 142 6 n/a n/a 38 1582
2009 893 436 94 156 12 n/a n/a 56 1647
2010 866 439 90 157 10 n/a n/a 67 1629
2011 965 404 111 175 17 0 84 0 1756
2012 904 418 133 176 13 1 94 0 1739
2013 849 405 134 173 11 1 107 0 1680
2014 876 407 130 186 11 1 125 0 1736
2015 869 429 146 222 8 3 129 0 1806
2016 769 354 119 226 5 2 166 0 1641
2017 762 354 115 258 8 2 173 0 1672
2018 710 380 114 251 3 2 184 0 1644
2019 672 346 97 258 3 1 173 0 1550
2020 669 355 96 266 3 1 167 0 1557
2021 631 362 97 272 1 4 180 0 1547
2022 570 367 97 290 1 5 183 0 1513
2023 548 387 88 279 0 2 170 0 1474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1893 79.7 23.7 8.8
1989 1824 77.9 23.4 n/a
1990 1759 78.7 22.3 8.6
1991 1636 73.8 22.1 11.1
1992 1671 86.0 19.4 16.9
1993 1733 87.9 19.7 22.4
1994 1731 90.8 19.1 21.8
1995 1631 74.0 22.0 23.1
1996 1631 74.0 22.0 23.1
1997 1619 75.3 21.5 23.3
1998 1526 72.3 21.1 25.6
1999 1441 67.8 21.3 30.9
2000 1427 64.2 22.2 30.5
2001 1320 63.9 20.7 29.5
2002 1384 71.5 19.4 40.8
2003 1384 71.5 19.4 40.8
2004 1358 63.3 21.5 46.8
2005 1473 60.7 24.3 50.8
2006 1526 72.8 21.0 53.2
2007 1547 n/a n/a 59.5
2008 1582 76.3 20.7 60.8
2009 1647 75.6 21.8 69.5
2010 1629 79.4 20.5 71.5
2011 1756 82.9 21.1 72.8
2012 1739 79.3 21.9 74.5
2013 1680 113.5 14.7 75.7
2014 1736 80.5 21.5 74.8
2015 1806 75.0 24.0 75.2
2016 1641 72.0 22.7 73.7
2017 1672 74.6 22.4 70.1
2018 1644 78.4 20.9 75.2
2019 1550 79.1 19.5 62.6
2020 1557 82.1 18.9 65.9
2021 1547 77.3 20.0 68.8
2022 1513 81.0 18.6 67.9
2023 1474 86.9 16.9 65.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1893 79.7 23.7 8.8
1989 1824 77.9 23.4 n/a
1990 1759 78.7 22.3 8.6
1991 1636 73.8 22.1 11.1
1992 1671 86.0 19.4 16.9
1993 1733 87.9 19.7 22.4
1994 1731 90.8 19.1 21.8
1995 1631 74.0 22.0 23.1
1996 1631 74.0 22.0 23.1
1997 1619 75.3 21.5 23.3
1998 1526 72.3 21.1 25.6
1999 1441 67.8 21.3 30.9
2000 1427 64.2 22.2 30.5
2001 1320 63.9 20.7 29.5
2002 1384 71.5 19.4 40.8
2003 1384 71.5 19.4 40.8
2004 1358 63.3 21.5 46.8
2005 1473 60.7 24.3 50.8
2006 1526 72.8 21.0 53.2
2007 1547 n/a n/a 59.5
2008 1582 76.3 20.7 60.8
2009 1647 75.6 21.8 69.5
2010 1629 79.4 20.5 71.5
2011 1756 82.9 21.1 72.8
2012 1739 79.3 21.9 74.5
2013 1680 113.5 14.7 75.7
2014 1736 80.5 21.5 74.8
2015 1806 75.0 24.0 75.2
2016 1641 72.0 22.7 73.7
2017 1672 74.6 22.4 70.1
2018 1644 78.4 20.9 75.2
2019 1550 79.1 19.5 62.6
2020 1557 82.1 18.9 65.9
2021 1547 77.3 20.0 68.8
2022 1513 81.0 18.6 67.9
2023 1474 86.9 16.9 65.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Side High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $819 (8.9%) $8,420 (91.1%) $9,240
2020 $956 (10.2%) $8,386 (89.8%) $9,343
2021 $1,109 (10.8%) $9,132 (89.2%) $10,240
2022 $1,103 (10.3%) $9,603 (89.7%) $10,706

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Side High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 389 High schoolsRanks 331st of 398 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Side High School)27.310.7
 16.6%
   End of Course Biology (Fort Wayne Community Schools)26.215.4
 10.8%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15501474
 4.9%
African American346387
 11.8%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian9788
 9.3%
Hispanic258279
 8.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White672548
 18.5%
Two or More Races173170
 1.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%65.5%
 3%


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Students at North Side High School are 37% White, 26% African American, 19% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,474 students attended North Side High School.

North Side High School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Indiana high schools.


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