North Side High School vs Smith Academy for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Side High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
Smith Academy for Excellence
Fort Wayne · Charter other · Grades 3–12
64 students
| Measure | North Side High School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Smith Academy for Excellence Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #343 of 387 | – |
| National rank | #12922 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–12 |
| Students | 1,383 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Side High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •North Side High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •North Side High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Smith Academy for Excellence does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 18.2).
- •North Side High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 64.
- •North Side High School is a public school while Smith Academy for Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Side High School better than Smith Academy for Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Side High School and Smith Academy for Excellence?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Side High School: 1,383. Smith Academy for Excellence: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Side High School and Smith Academy for Excellence rank in Indiana?
North Side High School is 343rd of 387 and Smith Academy for Excellence is unranked among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).