South Side High School
Reported Enrollment
1,423
students
District
Fort Wayne Community Schools
County Context Score
47/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
3601 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
School District
Fort Wayne Community Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180363000562
- District ID
- 1803630
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,423 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
South Side High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Allen County has 89 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 50 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What South Side High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Fort Wayne Community Schools, Allen County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for South Side High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Fort Wayne Community Schools.
1,423 students
South Side High School reports 1,423 students, near the middle of the same-level county peer set. Among 12 other high schools in Allen County with enrollment data, 6 report fewer students and 6 report more. The peer median is 1,447 students.
13 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,423 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
50 district schools
Fort Wayne Community Schools lists 33 primary, 10 middle, 5 high, 2 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
33
Middle
10
High
5
Other
2
Nearby context inside Fort Wayne Community Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is South Side High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for South Side High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the South Side High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare South Side High School with nearby schools?
South Side High School should be compared with 13 high schools in Allen County, plus other schools in Fort Wayne Community Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for South Side High School?
Before using South Side High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Fort Wayne Community Schools.
Part of Fort Wayne Community Schools
South Side High School is one of 50 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 28,612 students across 50 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
50
Reported Enrollment
28,612
50 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Adams Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Arlington Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Blackhawk Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Brentwood Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bunche Elementary SchoolPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Forest Park Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Francis M Price Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Franke Park Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Fred H Croninger Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Wayne High School
North Side High School
Leo Junior/Senior High School
New Haven Jr/Sr High School
R Nelson Snider High School
Allen County Schools
County Context Score
47/100
County-level composite across 89 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.