R Nelson Snider High School

4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,915 students in grades 9-12, R Nelson Snider High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R Nelson Snider High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

R Nelson Snider High School's student population of 1,915 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,915 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

R Nelson Snider High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Nelson Snider High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IN)
#1075 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R Nelson Snider High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R Nelson Snider High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R Nelson Snider High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
15%
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Black
24%
13%
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White
45%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of R Nelson Snider High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of R Nelson Snider High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R Nelson Snider High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R Nelson Snider High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is R Nelson Snider High School's ranking?
R Nelson Snider High School is ranked #1075 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are R Nelson Snider High School often compared to?
R Nelson Snider High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northrop High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of R Nelson Snider High School?
The graduation rate of R Nelson Snider High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend R Nelson Snider High School?
1,915 students attend R Nelson Snider High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of R Nelson Snider High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Nelson Snider High School?
R Nelson Snider High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does R Nelson Snider High School offer ?
R Nelson Snider High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is R Nelson Snider High School part of?
R Nelson Snider High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,915 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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