Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend's student population of 141 students has grown by 422% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#464 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
17%
13%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is ranked #464 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
141 students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend offer ?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend part of?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is part of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District.
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