Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Homestead High School is a suburban public school in Fort Wayne, Indiana that is part of Southwest Allen County School District. It serves 2,382 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,382 Students

125 Teachers

4310 Homestead Rd

Fort Wayne, IN 46814 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Homestead High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Stonger

Mrs. Thakker

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Homestead High School Demographics

27%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Homestead High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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