Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend serves 93 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend's student population of 93 students has grown by 244% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
93 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
14%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
38%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
93 students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend offer ?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend part of?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is part of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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