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Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 578 students in Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
578 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
15%
% Black
36%
13%
% White
28%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,332 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,865
$13,222
Spending / Student
$10,332
$12,852
Best Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind School District manages 1 public schools serving 578 students.
What is the rank of Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District is ranked #278 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District?
36% of Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Purdue Polytechnic High Schoold School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,332 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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