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Northrop High School

Summary:

Northrop High School is a public high school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,136 students. The school is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools district, which is ranked 281 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northrop High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 47.33% White, 19.62% African American, 17.93% Hispanic, and 5.76% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.64% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the Fort Wayne Community Schools score of 34.92% and the state average of 50.51% in 2021-2022. Northrop High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 80.5% in 2018-2019 to 92.2% in 2019-2020, with the most recent rate of 90.3% in 2022-2023 being slightly higher than the district average but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools like Homestead High School.

Northrop High School also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.1% to 26.9% in the past three school years, significantly higher than the 6.8% rate at Homestead High School. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.64% to 54.09% in the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While Northrop High School has made some improvements in recent years, it still lags behind the top-performing schools in the region, and addressing these challenges should be a priority for the school and the Fort Wayne Community Schools district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7001 Coldwater Rd
       Fort Wayne, IN  46825

(260) 467-2300

District: Fort Wayne Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,589 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  2,158

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
African American:
21.8%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Compare Details Northrop High School ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northrop High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Northrop High School has the largest high school student body size in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District. Student population at Northrop High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), African American (21.8%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northrop High School is 16.7. 3 high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northrop High School is $9,589, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northrop High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northrop High School 280th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Northrop High School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Wayne Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Wayne Community Schools 283rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northrop High School

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Rank History for all students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.87 189th 349 45.8%
2006 48.87 220th 349 37.0%
2007 42.91 252nd 354 28.8%
2008 36.84 280th 360 22.2%
2009 38.73 278th 364 23.6%
2010 47.82 149th 362 58.8%
2011 26.92 294th 364 19.2%
2012 27.69 308th 373 17.4%
2013 32.32 244th 353 30.9%
2014 23.37 313th 379 17.4%
2015 24.34 328th 400 18.0%
2016 47.82 222nd 394 43.7%
2017 49.07 190th 380 50.0%
2018 53.25 197th 385 48.8%
2019 35.39 268th 389 31.1%
2021 42.38 226th 388 41.8%
2022 36.91 275th 409 32.8%
2023 39.68 243rd 398 38.9%
2024 36.38 280th 431 35.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.14 39th 94 58.5%
2023 40.89 56th 104 46.2%
2024 43.18 52nd 102 49.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.62 26th 74 64.9%
2024 45.04 41st 94 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.46 143rd 285 49.8%
2024 34.86 182nd 289 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.86 219th 379 42.2%
2024 43.30 209th 377 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.11 242nd 388 37.6%
2024 33.81 269th 392 31.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.41 236th 383 38.4%
2024 32.87 267th 392 31.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.80 33rd 44 25.0%
2023 29.92 34th 49 30.6%
2024 19.46 38th 47 19.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.29 62nd 125 50.4%
2023 37.81 65th 125 48.0%
2024 42.20 55th 132 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.34 80th 164 51.2%
2023 51.92 68th 166 59.0%
2024 38.17 106th 184 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Northrop High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.83 246th 378 34.9%
2023 47.33 170th 375 54.7%
2024 39.10 226th 381 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Open Quote I found the educational stimulus at Northrop high school to be almost nonexistent, and instead of refining the mind, the classes teach the basics of each subject and don't provoke deeper learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northrop High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1690 432 26 14 1 n/a n/a 0 2163
1989 1595 415 22 12 1 n/a n/a 0 2045
1990 1606 371 26 14 0 n/a n/a 0 2017
1991 1594 381 33 15 1 n/a n/a 0 2024
1992 1555 354 33 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1960
1993 1616 357 36 21 1 n/a n/a 0 2031
1994 1611 321 34 37 2 n/a n/a 0 2005
1995 1671 290 33 28 3 n/a n/a 0 2025
1996 1671 290 33 28 3 n/a n/a 0 2025
1997 1702 280 29 33 4 n/a n/a 0 2048
1998 1664 274 34 27 5 n/a n/a 0 2004
1999 1666 275 39 33 7 n/a n/a 0 2020
2000 1691 267 40 32 11 n/a n/a 0 2041
2001 1695 292 43 35 15 n/a n/a 0 2080
2002 1640 336 44 46 9 n/a n/a 0 2075
2003 1640 336 44 46 9 n/a n/a 0 2075
2004 1649 355 46 56 12 n/a n/a 0 2118
2005 1666 343 44 74 12 n/a n/a 0 2139
2006 1676 371 51 91 7 n/a n/a 0 2196
2007 1715 378 56 113 5 n/a n/a 26 2293
2008 1640 393 43 125 12 n/a n/a 45 2258
2009 1520 401 55 140 10 n/a n/a 65 2191
2010 1454 390 66 147 8 n/a n/a 82 2147
2011 1520 398 75 164 13 0 107 0 2277
2012 1486 371 74 191 11 0 104 0 2237
2013 1404 373 77 198 10 2 117 0 2181
2014 1407 369 70 220 4 5 121 0 2196
2015 1350 392 70 227 3 4 133 0 2179
2016 1304 353 92 234 4 6 134 0 2127
2017 1284 319 78 273 5 3 135 0 2097
2018 1252 332 85 303 9 0 143 0 2124
2019 1148 333 98 305 8 0 140 0 2032
2020 1096 365 105 334 11 1 175 0 2087
2021 1038 381 118 326 14 4 165 0 2046
2022 1011 397 118 368 11 4 171 0 2080
2023 1011 419 123 383 10 4 186 0 2136
2024 974 471 121 389 7 7 189 0 2158

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northrop High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2163 96.7 22.3 12.1
1989 2045 92.8 22.0 n/a
1990 2017 92.8 21.7 10
1991 2024 90.4 22.3 11.1
1992 1960 105.7 18.5 13.2
1993 2031 112.7 18.0 15.7
1994 2005 114.0 17.6 16.1
1995 2025 91.5 22.1 13.8
1996 2025 91.5 22.1 13.8
1997 2048 95.5 21.4 12.5
1998 2004 92.8 21.6 12.9
1999 2020 90.0 22.4 16.2
2000 2041 89.3 22.9 16.4
2001 2080 88.2 23.6 17.2
2002 2075 96.2 21.6 27
2003 2075 96.2 21.6 27
2004 2118 94.0 22.5 29.6
2005 2139 98.0 21.8 32
2006 2196 98.3 22.3 31.9
2007 2293 n/a n/a 34.6
2008 2258 104.6 21.6 38
2009 2191 108.0 20.3 43.3
2010 2147 100.6 21.3 45.3
2011 2277 98.0 23.2 48.2
2012 2237 94.9 23.5 50.5
2013 2181 128.2 17.0 53.2
2014 2196 93.0 23.6 54
2015 2179 87.0 25.0 52.6
2016 2127 88.0 24.1 52.5
2017 2097 92.1 22.7 50.7
2018 2124 88.0 24.1 54.6
2019 2032 92.2 22.0 47.4
2020 2087 90.1 23.1 50
2021 2046 99.3 20.5 52.6
2022 2080 105.0 19.8 54.1
2023 2136 103.3 20.6 53.7
2024 2158 129.1 16.7 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northrop High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2163 96.7 22.3 12.1
1989 2045 92.8 22.0 n/a
1990 2017 92.8 21.7 10
1991 2024 90.4 22.3 11.1
1992 1960 105.7 18.5 13.2
1993 2031 112.7 18.0 15.7
1994 2005 114.0 17.6 16.1
1995 2025 91.5 22.1 13.8
1996 2025 91.5 22.1 13.8
1997 2048 95.5 21.4 12.5
1998 2004 92.8 21.6 12.9
1999 2020 90.0 22.4 16.2
2000 2041 89.3 22.9 16.4
2001 2080 88.2 23.6 17.2
2002 2075 96.2 21.6 27
2003 2075 96.2 21.6 27
2004 2118 94.0 22.5 29.6
2005 2139 98.0 21.8 32
2006 2196 98.3 22.3 31.9
2007 2293 n/a n/a 34.6
2008 2258 104.6 21.6 38
2009 2191 108.0 20.3 43.3
2010 2147 100.6 21.3 45.3
2011 2277 98.0 23.2 48.2
2012 2237 94.9 23.5 50.5
2013 2181 128.2 17.0 53.2
2014 2196 93.0 23.6 54
2015 2179 87.0 25.0 52.6
2016 2127 88.0 24.1 52.5
2017 2097 92.1 22.7 50.7
2018 2124 88.0 24.1 54.6
2019 2032 92.2 22.0 47.4
2020 2087 90.1 23.1 50
2021 2046 99.3 20.5 52.6
2022 2080 105.0 19.8 54.1
2023 2136 103.3 20.6 53.7
2024 2158 129.1 16.7 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northrop High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $697 (8.6%) $7,424 (91.4%) $8,121
2020 $527 (6.5%) $7,524 (93.5%) $8,051
2021 $878 (9.6%) $8,289 (90.4%) $9,167
2022 $1,201 (12.5%) $8,388 (87.5%) $9,589

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northrop High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 389 High schoolsRanks 243rd of 398 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Northrop High School)26.221.9
 4.3%
   End of Course Biology (Fort Wayne Community Schools)26.215.4
 10.8%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students20322136
 5.1%
African American333419
 25.8%
American Indian810
 25%
Asian98123
 25.5%
Hispanic305383
 25.6%
Pacific Islander04
White11481011
 11.9%
Two or More Races140186
 32.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%53.7%
 6.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 2,158 students attended Northrop High School.

Students at Northrop High School are 45% White, 22% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Northrop High School ranks 280th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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