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Pendleton Heights High School

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Pendleton Heights High School ranks 43 rd of 415 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 415 Indiana High Schools

Better than 90% of Indiana high schools

Summary

Pendleton Heights High School is a 9–12 public high school in Pendleton, Indiana, enrolling about 1,500 students as part of the South Madison Com School Corp. It is a mid-to-large high school and a strong statewide performer: in 2025–2026 it ranked 43rd of 415 Indiana high schools, placing it in the 90th percentile with 4 stars, up from the 78th percentile in 2021–2022.

Outcomes are strong across the board. The graduation rate was 99.1% in 2024–2025, far above Indiana's 89.7% and behind only Fishers High School (99.7%) among nearby schools, ahead of Hamilton Southeastern High School (97.9%) and Mt Vernon High School (97.0%). Biology ILEARN proficiency was 84.34%, the highest among nearby schools and well above Fishers (70.6%) and Mt Vernon (64.21%). SAT results were above state averages — 54.72% in Evidence-based Reading and Writing versus 51.9% statewide, and 29.97% in Math versus 25.6% — but below Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern. The school achieves this while spending $9,479 per student, less than every nearby traditional high school, though its student-teacher ratio of 22.9 is the highest in the area and has risen from 18.9 in 2022–2023.

Chronic absenteeism, at 12.8%, is below the state's 16.7% but above the district's 7.7% and above several high-performing neighbors. Among student groups, low-income students stand out at the 94th percentile with 5 stars, an exceptional result. Families may want to watch the 2025–2026 SAT dip from stronger 2024–2025 results, the possibly one-year jump in Biology scores, and the rising student-teacher ratio. Overall, Pendleton Heights is an efficient, improving, top-decile school that is notably effective for low-income students, though not yet at the test-score level of Fishers or Hamilton Southeastern.

1,502

Students ?

22.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,479

Per pupil spending ?

29%

Free/discounted lunch ?

One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064

(765) 778-2161

District: South Madison Com School Corp

Feeder schools for Pendleton Heights High School:

Elementary:	East Elementary School
	Maple Ridge Elementary School
	Pendleton Elementary School
Middle:	Pendleton Heights Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.3%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (57% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Indiana high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Indiana average (90%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Indiana avg39%

43^rd of 415

Indiana public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd of 374South Madison Com School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	43 of 415	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	55 of 429	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	62 of 432	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	64 of 398	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	89 of 409	78.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	68 of 388	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.8	69 of 389	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	84 of 385	78.2%	★★★★☆
2017	68.7	88 of 380	76.8%	★★★★☆
2016	71.2	71 of 394	82.0%	★★★★☆
2015	67.8	71 of 400	82.3%	★★★★☆
2014	64.1	76 of 379	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	48.9	145 of 353	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.8	214 of 373	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.4	145 of 364	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.3	58 of 362	84.0%	★★★★☆
2009	63.2	152 of 364	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.9	136 of 360	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.8	67 of 354	81.1%	★★★★☆
2006	78.0	51 of 349	85.4%	★★★★☆
2005	72.6	64 of 349	81.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	30 of 133	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	16.2	116 of 125	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	63.3	33 of 125	73.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	76.8	52 of 395	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	72 of 387	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	59.7	121 of 392	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	93 of 388	76.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	63 of 194	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	77.5	32 of 181	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	38.1	107 of 184	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	81.7	23 of 166	86.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	25 of 390	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	72.0	56 of 377	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	67.3	81 of 377	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	63.8	94 of 379	75.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	42 of 397	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	49 of 386	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	37 of 392	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	75.5	56 of 383	85.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	56 of 112	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.4	33 of 111	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	32.0	71 of 102	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	71 of 292	75.7%	★★★★☆
2025	75.1	34 of 298	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	69 of 289	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	85 of 285	70.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	52 of 387	86.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	62 of 377	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	60 of 381	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	79 of 375	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	116 of 378	69.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)89th percentile~ school

Female (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)77th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)68th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)50th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Biology84%

Evidence-based Reading and Writing55%+3 vs state

Mathematics30%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)				ILEARN Math (2026)				ILEARN Science (2026)		ILEARN Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pendleton Heights High School	Public	9-12	One Arabian Dr	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2161	1,502	66	22.9	29.0%	1,281 (85.3%)	45 (3.0%)	102 (6.8%)	16 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.7%)	80.3	43^rd of 415 public high schools	89.6%		76.7	55^th of 429 public high schools	87.2%	12	54.7	30.0											84.3	$9,479	$151	$9,329
Anderson High School	Public	9-12	4610 Madison Ave	Anderson	46013	Madison County	Anderson Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 641-2037	1,768	124	14.3	62.0%	794 (44.9%)	387 (21.9%)	392 (22.2%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (10.6%)	17.8	345^th of 415 public high schools	16.9%		14.3	375^th of 429 public high schools	12.6%	30	28.9	11.0											14.7	$14,539	$2,242	$12,296
Excel Center - Anderson	Public, Charter	9-12	630 Nichols Ave	Anderson	46013	Madison County	Excel Center - Anderson	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 524-3930	321	10	32.1	31.8%	165 (51.4%)	61 (19.0%)	78 (24.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)								(n/a)														$3,411	$201	$3,209
Lapel Senior High School	Public	9-12	1850 S 900 W	Lapel	46051	Madison County	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 534-3137	462	34	13.7	31.2%	413 (89.4%)	8 (1.7%)	14 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	65.6	103^rd of 415 public high schools	75.2%		68.2	92^nd of 429 public high schools	78.6%	11	62.8	35.7											29.4	$10,913	$237	$10,676
Mt Vernon High School	Public	9-12	8112 N 200 W	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 485-3131	1,470	89	16.5	30.4%	1,057 (71.9%)	214 (14.6%)	85 (5.8%)	23 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (6.1%)	79.4	46^th of 415 public high schools	88.9%		85.7	28^th of 429 public high schools	93.5%	18	61.1	33.6											64.2	$11,456	$261	$11,195
Hamilton Southeastern High School	Public	9-12	12499 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4190	3,504	173	20.1	16.5%	2,349 (67.0%)	302 (8.6%)	282 (8.0%)	376 (10.7%)	8 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	184 (5.3%)	91.1	13^th of 415 public high schools	96.9%		89.4	15^th of 429 public high schools	96.5%	2	79.3	59.0											64.0	$11,750	$503	$11,247
Indiana eSchool Academy 6-12	Public, Virtual	6-12	5100 N. Raider Rd.	MIddletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(765) 354-2266	361	5	72.2	56.2%	274 (75.9%)	36 (10.0%)	26 (7.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	14	354^th of 415 public high schools	14.7%					(n/a)	27.1	5.7	17.7	20.0	5.1	12.4	11.8	8.3	2.5	6.2	41.2	41.2	20.0
Shenandoah High School	Public	9-12	7354 W Us 36	Middletown	47356	Henry County	Shenandoah School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(765) 354-6640	405	29	13.8	44.0%	387 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	46.6	212^th of 415 public high schools	48.9%		53.7	181^st of 429 public high schools	57.8%	31	43.8	26.7											28.1	$12,152	$274	$11,877
Fishers High School	Public	9-12	13000 Promise Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4290	3,590	174	20.6	22.3%	2,337 (65.1%)	361 (10.1%)	421 (11.7%)	269 (7.5%)	10 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	191 (5.3%)	92.9	9^th of 415 public high schools	97.8%		94	7^th of 429 public high schools	98.4%	2	74.2	55.5											70.6	$11,014	$472	$10,542
Daleville Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	8400 S Bronco Dr	Daleville	47334	Delaware County	Daleville Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 378-3371	435	30	14.7	41.1%	411 (94.5%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	68.3	86^th of 415 public high schools	79.3%		56.4	163^rd of 429 public high schools	62.0%	77	55.7	32.9		47.4	46.2	46.8		44.7	23.1	33.8			46.8	$11,351	$498	$10,853

Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton Heights High School

What district is Pendleton Heights High School in?

South Madison Com School Corp

Is Pendleton Heights High School a good school?

Pendleton Heights High School ranks 43^rd of 415 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pendleton Heights High School?

Students at Pendleton Heights High School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Pendleton Heights High School?

Pendleton Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Elementary School
Elementary : Maple Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Pendleton Elementary School
Middle : Pendleton Heights Middle School

How many students attend Pendleton Heights High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,502 students attended Pendleton Heights High School.

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresNewSep 25, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 5, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataSep 4, 2025

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