R. Nelson Snider High School is a secondary school in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, serving the north central and northeast neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. A small portion of New Haven is zoned to Snider.
Serving 1,927 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 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,927 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
R Nelson Snider High School's student population of 1,927 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,927 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres (40,000 m2)
School Rankings
R Nelson Snider High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Nelson Snider High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
24%
14%
White
42%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Nelson Snider High School's ranking?
R Nelson Snider High School is ranked #1145 out of 1,743 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend R Nelson Snider High School?
1,927 students attend R Nelson Snider High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of R Nelson Snider High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R Nelson Snider High School part of?
R Nelson Snider High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
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