R Nelson Snider High School

R Nelson Snider High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4600 Fairlawn Pass,  Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Community Schools
3.6
4.0
1,872 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chad Hissong
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
305:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
White
46%
Black
22.7%
Hispanic
15.7%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Most Diverse Public HS in Indiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 409 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 402 Students
Ball State University 360 Students
Purdue University 276 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 246 Students
University of Indianapolis 165 Students
University of Saint Francis - Indiana 163 Students
Indiana State University 162 Students
Trine University 104 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 133 Students
Biology 103 Students
Business 91 Students
Psychology 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Education 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Marketing 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 254 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/27/2025
I would say Snider is a great school overall. You can tell teachers care about their students and want to see them succeed. Minor things may not be the best like the food or things like that but it is a public school. Administrators and the principal don't let kids off easily if they are in trouble. Most of the students are nice as well.
5.0 Senior
1/24/2025
I really enjoy snider. They have an amazing culture and really do good on making students and their familes feel welcome.
4.0 Senior
10/4/2024
I have had an overall good experience with Snider High School. It is a very comfortable and resourceful school. The only change I would recommend for them is to make sure that the students are safe in the environment, which has been further enforced this year by weapon detectors. However, we have still experienced some issues regarding violence this year.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/6/2022
Great experience. Lots of after school opportunities. Teachers very supportive and friendly.
1.0 other
4/16/2020
If I could give this school a zero I would! The kids that go to that school are mean and so are the teachers
5.0 other
2/20/2017
Great marching band and music program. Impressed with the quality of education she is receiving at Snider.
5.0 parent
5/17/2013
This school is outstanding! The coaching staff and athlectic department is made up of people who really care about our kids! I not only graduated from Snider, I also have kids there now.

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R Nelson Snider 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,872 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. R Nelson Snider High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $239,730. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Side High School, Blackhawk Christian School, Concordia Lutheran High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near R Nelson Snider High School.

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