Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Summary:

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in South Bend, Indiana, with a relatively small student population of 141 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school ranked 11th out of 409 Indiana high schools in 2021-2022, earning a 5-star rating, it has since experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, dropping to 192nd out of 398 schools in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating, and further declining to 290th out of 431 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and female students performing much worse than their White and low-socioeconomic status peers. Additionally, the school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 57.1% and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 38.0% in 2020-2021 to 71.0% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Jimtown High School, Penn High School, and Career Academy High School, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend stands out with its smaller size, lower graduation rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and consistently lower test scores, particularly in mathematics, indicating significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 635 S Lafayette Blvd
       South Bend, IN  46601


(765) 494-7872

District: Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,270 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Hispanic:
32.6%
African American:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks worse than 65.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Hispanic (32.6%), African American (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is $16,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend 281st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend 255th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

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Rank History for all students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.89 11th 409 97.3%
2023 47.71 192nd 398 51.8%
2024 36.05 281st 431 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.27 120th 379 68.3%
2024 58.23 122nd 377 67.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.22 265th 388 31.7%
2024 25.54 301st 392 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.87 122nd 383 68.1%
2024 35.28 257th 392 34.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.78 137th 184 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.68 116th 375 69.1%
2024 57.36 121st 381 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 13 3 1 5 2 0 3 0 27
2022 35 12 2 35 2 0 7 0 93
2023 56 24 3 46 1 0 11 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 27 6.0 4.5 51.9
2022 93 7.0 13.2 50.5
2023 141 16.0 8.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 27 6.0 4.5 51.9
2022 93 7.0 13.2 50.5
2023 141 16.0 8.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $6,087 (12.6%) $42,197 (87.4%) $48,284
2022 $2,130 (13.1%) $14,141 (86.9%) $16,270

Data source: Indiana Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend.

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks 281st of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend are 40% White, 33% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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