Penn High School is a public high school located in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States, near South Bend. It is the only high school in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. The district includes all of Osceola and portions of Granger, Mishawaka, and South Bend.
Serving 3,847 students in grades 9-12, Penn High School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Penn High School's student population of 3,847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 182 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
182 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Penn High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
10%
13%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn High School's ranking?
Penn High School is ranked #255 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Penn High School often compared to?
Penn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mishawaka High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn High School?
The graduation rate of Penn High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Penn High School?
3,847 students attend Penn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Penn High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn High School?
Penn High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Penn High School offer ?
Penn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn High School part of?
Penn High School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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