South Side High School

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, South Side High School is a public high school for grades 9–12. It is one of six high schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools district. The school has about 1,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18:1, which helps students stay interested in their studies. South Side High School is known as one of the best schools that offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. About 7% of students take IB classes and exams, and the school also has college-preparatory and career-focused programs.The student body is very diverse, with about 83% of students from minority groups and 69% of students reporting economic disadvantage. For the 2025–2026 school year, academic indicators show that about 8% of students are good at math and about 27% are good at reading. The school gives students the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. The amount of money spent on each student matches the amount of money the district gets. South Side High School is in a long-established urban neighborhood and has strong potential due to its global curriculum, welcoming environment, and programs that support students. It is the best high school in Indiana.

The International Baccalaureate program is still only available at South Side High School in the district. A few students are getting ready for their global capstone tests right now. The school's 3DE model program recently let student entrepreneurs and national business partners work together to solve real-world problems in the business world. The athletic department also put on several successful inter-district basketball and gymnastics events in early 2026. These events showed off the school's new facilities to the rest of the Fort Wayne community.

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Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What does South Side High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q4. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q5. What are the highest-performing high schools in Fort Wayne?

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