Fort Wayne Community Schools About Us

Mission, Vision & Goals

Mission: Fort Wayne Community Schools educates all students to high standards enabling them to become productive, responsible citizens.

Vision: Fort Wayne Community Schools will be the school system of choice and a source of community pride.

Goals:

• Achieve and Maintain Academic Excellence
• Engage Students, Families and the Community
• Operate Effectively with Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility
• Attract, Develop, Reward, and Retain High-performing Staff

About FWCS

FWCS was founded in 1857 and has touched virtually every segment of the Fort Wayne community for more than 160 years. Its heritage is closely interwoven with the growth and development of the entire region.

FWCS is proud of its school-choice policy that allows students to attend any school in the District, based on space availability.

State Annual Performance Report

2021 Operating Budget: $309,336,656
Dollars to the Classroom

• 2019-20 FWCS - 61.6%
• 2019-20 State - 57.3%

About Our Students

Demographics

Schools

• FWCS offers specialized Programs of Study at each of its five high schools, including the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program at South Side, the New Tech Academy and Early College at Wayne, Project Lead the Way-Engineering at Northrop, Project Lead the Way-Biomedical Sciences at Snider and Early College as well as Global Studies/World Languages at North Side.
• FWCS was the first public school in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Montessori Society. Bunche Early Childhood Center was re-accredited in 2018.

Additional Programs

Homeless Assistance Program: FWCS supports homeless students and their families primarily by allowing students to maintain a normal school routine, as well as by assisting in connecting with community services. FWCS also provides clothing and other necessities to students in need through the FWCS Clothing Bank.

Study Connection: FWCS’ Study Connection program is an award-winning community mentoring program serving about 500 students each year. Students work one-on-one with a mentor one hour per week at a local business, church or community organization. The program provides positive adult role models with a focus on academic success.