Fort Wayne Community Schools About Us
2021-22 Facts at a Glance
MAGNET
SCHOOLS
MONTESSORI
SCHOOLS
VIRTUAL ACADEMY
K-12
SCHOOLS FOCUSED ON
MATH & SCIENCE,
FINE ARTS AND
COMMUNICATIONS
14,126 Students in Pre-K-5th
6,585 Students in Middle School
8,579 Students in High School
CENTER (Pre K-K)
SCHOOLS (K-5)
SCHOOLS (1-8)
SCHOOLS (6-8)
SCHOOLS (9-12)
SCHOOL (6-12)
SCHOOL (11-12)
GRADUATION RATE
88.6%
FWCS exceeds national graduation rates
* Does not account for 5th year seniors.
TRANSPORTATION
15,503
NUTRITION
38,412
meals served daily
Breakfast & Lunch
* All FWCS students are offered free meals. 67% eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.
EMPLOYMENT
3,956
employees
873 Full-time Employees
1,245 Part-time Employees
Dollars to the Classroom
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
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.
History
- 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.
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.

Mark Daniel
2020-present

Wendy Y. Robinson
2003-2020

Thomas Fowler-Finn
1994-2003

William Coats
1990-1994

Bill C. Anthis
1980-1990

Lester L. Grile
1961-1980

Aaron T. Lindley
1952-1961

Merle J. Abbett
1932-1952

L.C. Ward
1920-1932
R.M. Himelick
1917-1920

Justin N. Study
1896-1917
John S. Irwin
1875-1896
James H. Smart
1865-1875
E.S. Green
1863-1865
George A. Irwin
1856-1863