Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 567. While the school has a diverse student body, it has struggled academically, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests and a high chronic absenteeism rate that is significantly higher than nearby schools.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby charter schools like BELIEVE Circle City High School and Herron High School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. The school's performance is also lower than that of nearby traditional public high schools like Crispus Attucks High School and Arsenal Technical High School, which serve similar student populations.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind's high chronic absenteeism rate of 61.1% in 2022-2023 could be a significant factor in its academic struggles. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased over the years, from $12,436 in 2018-2019 to $8,516 in 2021-2022, which may also be contributing to its challenges. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving academic outcomes should be top priorities for the school and the BELIEVE Circle City High School district.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3029 E Washington St
       Indianapolis, IN  46201


(317) 832-1200

District: Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,516 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.6%
White:
31.6%
Hispanic:
25.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind ranks worse than 71.7% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.09. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.6%), White (31.6%), Hispanic (25.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is $8,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind 309th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind in the ranking list.)

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Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind 280th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Rank History for all students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.97 261st 388 32.7%
2022 27.15 310th 409 24.2%
2023 16.44 344th 398 13.6%
2024 29.09 309th 431 28.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.51 66th 94 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.58 33rd 285 88.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.21 339th 379 10.6%
2024 37.92 239th 377 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.49 359th 388 7.5%
2024 23.08 310th 392 20.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.90 309th 383 19.3%
2024 29.69 283rd 392 27.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.80 32nd 125 74.4%
2023 32.73 75th 125 40.0%
2024 29.72 93rd 132 29.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.62 103rd 164 37.2%
2023 12.53 160th 166 3.6%
2024 36.35 112th 184 39.1%
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Rank History for White students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.38 291st 378 23.0%
2023 24.22 310th 375 17.3%
2024 53.09 152nd 381 60.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 49 55 6 26 0 0 15 0 151
2019 87 91 6 56 1 0 19 0 260
2020 113 135 6 89 0 0 19 0 362
2021 161 209 10 130 0 0 33 0 543
2022 182 215 2 138 1 0 25 0 563
2023 179 202 6 146 0 0 34 0 567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 151 11.0 13.7 58.3
2019 260 14.5 17.8 60.4
2020 362 16.6 21.7 54.1
2021 543 24.8 21.8 63.5
2022 563 30.0 18.7 65.9
2023 567 32.0 17.7 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 151 11.0 13.7 58.3
2019 260 14.5 17.8 60.4
2020 362 16.6 21.7 54.1
2021 543 24.8 21.8 63.5
2022 563 30.0 18.7 65.9
2023 567 32.0 17.7 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,330 (10.7%) $11,106 (89.3%) $12,436
2020 $1,816 (16.1%) $9,485 (83.9%) $11,301
2021 $1,007 (10.5%) $8,581 (89.5%) $9,588
2022 $1,635 (19.2%) $6,881 (80.8%) $8,516

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind)52.42.2
 50.2%
   End of Course Biology (Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind)52.42.2
 50.2%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260567
 118.1%
African American91202
 122%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian66
Hispanic56146
 160.7%
Pacific Islander00
White87179
 105.7%
Two or More Races1934
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%69.7%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind are 36% African American, 32% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Brochhausen School 88
Elementary : Arlington Woods School 99
Elementary : Brookside School 54
Elementary : Carl Wilde School 79
Elementary : Center For Inquiry School 2
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 27
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 70
Elementary : Center for Inquiry School 84
Elementary : Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105
Elementary : Christian Park School 82
Elementary : Clarence Farrington School 61
Elementary : Cold Spring School
Elementary : Daniel Webster School 46
Elementary : Edison School of the Arts 47
Elementary : Eleanor Skillen School 34
Elementary : Ernie Pyle School 90
Elementary : Frederick Douglass School 19
Elementary : George W Julian School 57
Elementary : George Washington Carver School 87
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55
Elementary : IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60
Elementary : James A Garfield School 31
Elementary : James Russell Lowell School 51
Elementary : James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Elementary : Jonathan Jennings School 109
Elementary : Lew Wallace School 107
Elementary : Matchbook Learning
Elementary : Meredith Nicholson School 96
Elementary : PLA at George H Fisher School 93
Elementary : Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Elementary : Robert Lee Frost School 106
Elementary : Rousseau McClellan School 91
Elementary : Theodore Potter School 74
Elementary : Thomas D Gregg School 15
Elementary : William McKinley School 39
Elementary : William Penn School 49
Middle : Arlington Community Middle School
Middle : H L Harshman Middle School
Middle : HW Longfellow Med/STEM Magnet Midl
Middle : Northwest Community Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind ranks 309th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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