North Side High School

North Side High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
475 E State Blvd,  Fort Wayne, IN
Northside Neighborhood
Fort Wayne Community Schools
3.7
4.0
1,383 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Located in an impressive circa-1920s building on State Boulevard, North Side High School is one of the most historic education facilities in Fort Wayne. The school serves about 1,500 students from ninth through 12th grade. The central location of the school makes it easily accessible. Described as a neighborhood school, most students live within a 2-mile radius and either walk, bike or skateboard to class. The school offers an early college program, allowing students to earn college credits, and a global studies program. North Side High School student can choose from nine different graduation pathways, including business, computer science and graphic imaging. There is also a wide selection of specialized clubs for students to join, ranging from photography, sculpture and robotics. North Side High School has a robust athletic department that offers more than a dozen sports, including swimming, tennis, soccer, and gymnastics. With multiple sports options each season, students can be active the entire school year.

School Details

Head of School
Dave West
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
10.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
2
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
31.6%
Black
27.7%
Hispanic
23.4%
Two or more races
12.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 276 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 272 Students
Ball State University 207 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 162 Students
Purdue University 158 Students
University of Saint Francis - Indiana 107 Students
Indiana State University 87 Students
University of Indianapolis 87 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne 84 Students
Indiana Institute of Technology 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 79 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Business 55 Students
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 23 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Small Business Management 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 185 Reviews
1.0
5/21/2025
This school basically neglects kids with autism/ neurodivergent kids. No student dignity. a lot of the kids with autism either got bullied or didn't have somebody with them when they should have been.( ex. neurodivergent student went to bathroom everyday with bathroom stall wide open and the other students at the school had to be the ones to help her/ advocate for her.) (ex. teen with autism followed a student everyday after lunch and would yell at him and many other students jump in almost everyday and yell at the teen and call her names. This happened everyday and staff were never there to help escort her or redirect her.) Also toilets get clogged and filled with poop and they leave it for days and lock the one stall and leave the rest of the rank smelling bathroom open. On top of that they close almost all of the bathrooms and sometimes you have to go from the 3rd floor to the opposite side of the commons just to relieve yourself. Also a LOT of teachers with power struggles
3.0 Senior
11/8/2024
The main issue I see within North Side High School is the often hostile environment created by the students. Bullying is quite common, especially for LGBT students. Teachers and school therapists are very supportive and are willing to help with the mental effects of bulling.
4.0 Alum
4/24/2024
Northside was A great place where you can be friends with anybody and it's a place where diversity plays a huge role in the school. You can make connections with teachers and other students easily. I still talk to people from Northside, even though I graduated.
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4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/25/2024
Enrolling my child at NSHS has been one of the best decisions I've made for their education. From the moment we stepped onto the campus, we were greeted warmly by the staff who exemplify professionalism and dedication. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a safe and inspiring env...
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5.0 other
8/20/2015
NSHS has, and is, making great progress! Beside the hard working, dedicated staff, NS is a great cultural experience where anyone willing can earn a top rate education. GreatSchools rating does not take into account the percentages of English language learners, over 10%, and the number of special ed...
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4.0 parent
3/2/2015
North Side is an urban school, yes, but that doesn't make it bad. NS has a dynamic principal who is REALLY involved and present in the halls of the school---the teachers strive for success, and we have a few teachers who have gone over and above their duty to ensure that our son make the grade. The...
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4.0 parent
9/4/2014
Two daughters have graduated from North Side HS and we had no complaints. It is a public school, and located in an urban area, but nothing we experienced suggests this school should be rated as poorly as GreatSchools indicates. It seems to me GreatSchools does nothing to take into account excellence...
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North Side High School

North Side High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fort Wayne, IN and is served by the Fort Wayne Community Schools in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,383 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. North Side High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $195,630. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Side High School.

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