For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 75 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top ranked public high school in West Central is Smith Academy For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smith Academy For Excellence, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Smith Academy For Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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