Northrop High School is a Fort Wayne Community Schools high school located in the northern suburbs of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Northrop is classified as 5A by the IHSAA. Northrop High School has had a sister school, the Goethe Gymnasium, in Fort Wayne's sister city, Gera, Germany, since 1994.
Serving 2,158 students in grades 9-12, Northrop 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northrop High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northrop High School's student population of 2,158 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Brown, Orange
School Motto
Pride, Tradition, Excellence
School Rankings
Northrop 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 Northrop High School is 0.71, 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
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
22%
13%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northrop High School's ranking?
Northrop High School is ranked #1241 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Northrop High School often compared to?
Northrop High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R Nelson Snider High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northrop High School?
The graduation rate of Northrop High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Northrop High School?
2,158 students attend Northrop High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northrop High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% 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 Northrop High School?
Northrop High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northrop High School offer ?
Northrop High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northrop High School part of?
Northrop High School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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