Penn High School vs. Mishawaka High School
Should I attend Penn High School or Mishawaka High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Penn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Mishawaka High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 3,813 students in grades 9-12, Penn High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,603 students in grades 9-12, Mishawaka 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 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,813 students
1,603 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
184 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#818 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
60%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
859
410
Grade 10 Students
848
403
Grade 11 Students
852
410
Grade 12 Students
786
361
Ungraded Students
468
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
69%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
