Pendleton Heights High School, also known as "PHHS," is a public high school in Pendleton, Indiana. It is part of the South Madison Community School Corporation and has an enrollment of around 1,400 students.
Serving 1,502 students in grades 9-12, Pendleton Heights High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pendleton Heights High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pendleton, IN, encompassing approximately 102.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pendleton Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pendleton Heights High School's student population of 1,502 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pendleton Heights High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pendleton Heights High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pendleton Heights High School's ranking?
Pendleton Heights High School is ranked #614 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Pendleton Heights High School often compared to?
Pendleton Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lapel Sr High School, Anderson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pendleton Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Pendleton Heights High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Pendleton Heights High School?
1,502 students attend Pendleton Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pendleton Heights High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pendleton Heights High School?
Pendleton Heights High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pendleton Heights High School offer ?
Pendleton Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pendleton Heights High School part of?
Pendleton Heights High School is part of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
High expectations draw out great results. They offer all of the extracurricular activities of art, sports, and music programs. Athletics are given their fair share of public appeal, but the individual character of each athlete is cultivated while participating on the team. No school is perfect, but PHHS has done incredibly well to prepare the students for the next phase of life...it is either welcomed or resisted and the ones who welcome the challenge are the ones who accomplish much in their lives. It is not about how much or how little money you have to say you will succed, but it is the ability to never give up on yourself in this world.
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