South Side High School

South Side High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3601 S Calhoun St,  Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne Community Schools
3.7
3.8
1,385 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Adam Swinford
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
5.4%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
35.3%
Black
29.9%
White
18.4%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 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 219 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 187 Students
Ball State University 164 Students
Purdue University 137 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 136 Students
Indiana State University 99 Students
University of Saint Francis - Indiana 93 Students
University of Indianapolis 86 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne 64 Students
Trine University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Biology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Chemistry 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 200 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
9/21/2025
As this is my second year at south, I have learned a lot and made many new friends. Sophomore year has really gave me more friends than I had last year, and I love it. Almost if not all of my teachers I like too
5.0 Freshman
5/26/2025
When I first stepped foot into the doors of South Side Highschool it was nothing other then a monumentally life changing experience. At first I was really overwhelmed. Because how could middle school feel so recent yet so far away from me. I thought "South Side will be my fresh start". So I gave high school my all and it is starting to pay off. My school just started a college gear up program for freshman and I was really involved with it. Though it came with a lot of anxiety having to present Infront of my whole 9th grade class on a stage it made me realize how much I loved public speaking. I started to get really involved with the organization and I'm now one of the many leaders who helps greet the big people in fort wayne. Southside wasn't all sunshine. We deal with numerous fights and countless amount of gun threats. But among all the loudness there is a calmness that is the knowing that everyone is growing and trying to become better.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2022
A very enjoyable environment. Some students ruin things for other but, it is a great school nonetheless.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 student
3/29/2023
I've come from a few different schools now, both of which were "early college" schools providing a plethora of advanced college courses and busy work schedules. When I came to Southside I expected to not be challenged. But, it proved my assumption wrong. This school has challenging courses regardles...
4.0 other
3/11/2021
Apologies for the long review!South Side often gets a bad reputation, but I don't believe that this is fair. Yes, not all teachers are perfect, and neither is the administration, but the students aren't perfect either. It can be a challenge managing a school where the student body is so diverse and...
5.0 student
12/7/2018
It was an amzing expirence I loved being there and enjoyed all the teachers . I learned so much and made many memories !
1.0 other
5/15/2017
If I could score Southside high school with zero stars I would. First the guidance administration doesn't even know the students that they're supposed to be guiding nor do they help them figure out what they want to do and help prepare for college. They are basically there for students to come talk...

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South 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 1,385 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. South 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 3.23, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $121,423. Discover additional schools in the area, like Amp Lab at Electric Works, North Side High School, East Allen University, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Side High School.

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