Northrop High School

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Northrop High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7001 Coldwater Rd,  Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Community Schools
3.6
2.1
2,145 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Witzigreuter
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
18.6%
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
341:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
43.9%
Black
21.2%
Hispanic
19.2%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 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.
Purdue University Fort Wayne 487 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 406 Students
Ball State University 353 Students
Purdue University 291 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 231 Students
University of Saint Francis - Indiana 167 Students
Indiana State University 147 Students
University of Indianapolis 135 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne 103 Students
Michigan State University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 123 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Biology 72 Students
Business 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Interior Design 35 Students
Education 33 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 284 Reviews
5.0
5/8/2026
My best experience was being on the soccer team. Worst experience is failing something. I would like to change the one on one with students.
5.0 Junior
12/6/2024
Over all its a good school the teachers are nice but everyone has different opinions I've had a good experience you just have to keep in mind that since there is around 2,000 students here its going to be packed in the morning waiting for the Moring bell and in the afternoon its overall not difficult to learn the layout if the school because everything is labeled
5.0 Alum
6/30/2024
My experience at Northrop was overall very positive. I made a lot of great friends and had great experiences with my teachers. The school was very diverse so I got to learn about so many cultures, backgrounds, and living situations just from observing my peers. I feel as if it really prepared me for post-grad life.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/19/2024
It is a great school has after school studying if yo want and has all kinds of sports
5.0 student
11/20/2020
I absolutely love Northrop. It is an amazing school and all the teachers are really fun and nice. The other students are nice and I haven't experienced any bullying. I especially love the engineering classes they offer because it prepares you for a real world job. I am a freshman and already earning...
1.0 parent
5/5/2020
This school is toxic, the faculty/teachers are only there to collect a paycheck.
1.0 student
6/18/2018
Average school but I still wouldn’t send my kid here...

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Northrop 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 2,145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Northrop High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $296,128. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bishop Dwenger High School, Concordia Lutheran High School, Cornerstone College Prep School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Northrop High School.

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