At a glance
Reported students
1,927
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
109.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
R Nelson Snider High School: 1,927 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,874
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
What the reported data says about R Nelson Snider High School
R Nelson Snider High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Wayne. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Fort Wayne Community Schools. NCES reports 1,927 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42%) and Black (24.1%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking R Nelson Snider High School
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 109.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black24.1%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northrop High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,145 reported students
South Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,405 reported students
Wayne High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,398 reported students
North Side High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,383 reported students
Anthis Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Amp Lab at Electric Works
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Public schools near R Nelson Snider High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,383 | 2.8 mi |
| Anthis Career Center High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Northrop High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 2,145 | 3.9 mi |
| Amp Lab at Electric Works High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 11–12 | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School High · East Allen County Schools | 07–12 | 1,413 | 4.7 mi |
| South Side High School High · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,405 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about R Nelson Snider High School
What grades does R Nelson Snider High School serve?
R Nelson Snider High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fort Wayne Community Schools.
How many students attend R Nelson Snider High School?
R Nelson Snider High School reported 1,927 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,874 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at R Nelson Snider High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,927 students and 109.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is R Nelson Snider High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
R Nelson Snider High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Wayne Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of R Nelson Snider High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is R Nelson Snider High School in?
R Nelson Snider High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools, based in Fort Wayne, IN, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near R Nelson Snider High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Side High School (2.8 mi), Anthis Career Center (3.6 mi), Northrop High School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.