Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wayne High School is a suburban public school in Fort Wayne, Indiana that is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools. It serves 1,398 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.5:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,398 Students

65 Teachers

9100 Winchester Rd

Fort Wayne, IN 46819 View local requests

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Wayne High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

61%

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.

Wayne High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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