Purdue Polytechnic High School North

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Purdue Polytechnic High School North ranks 179 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Purdue Polytechnic High School North is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 283. The school is part of the Purdue Polytechnic High School North District, which is ranked 140 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating.

Purdue Polytechnic High School North stands out for its diverse student population, with 45.58% White, 31.8% African American, and 14.49% Hispanic students. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 11th-grade students performing better than the state average in Evidence-based Reading and Writing on the SAT, but lower in Mathematics. However, the school has excelled in supporting certain student subgroups, with its African American and White students, as well as its special education and low socioeconomic status students, ranking highly compared to their peers statewide. The school has also seen an increase in its four-year graduation rate, from 75.0% in 2021-2022 to 85.0% in 2022-2023.

One area of concern for Purdue Polytechnic High School North is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 34.3% in 2020-2021 to 48.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools like BELIEVE Circle City High School, KIPP Indy Legacy High, and Hoosier College and Career Academy. However, the school's diverse student population, strong performance for certain subgroups, and increasing graduation rate make it an interesting option for families in the Indianapolis area.

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Public, Charter 9-12

1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220

(317) 832-1200

District: Purdue Polytechnic High School North

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,385

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

African American:

31.8%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Purdue Polytechnic High School North ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Purdue Polytechnic High School North is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.6%), African American (31.8%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School North is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Purdue Polytechnic High School North employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdue Polytechnic High School North is $13,385.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdue Polytechnic High School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School North 179^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Purdue Polytechnic High School North in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

White students:

Purdue Polytechnic High School North:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdue Polytechnic High School North 143^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Purdue Polytechnic High School North

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Rank History for all students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	62.43	143^rd	409	65.0%
2023	47.05	195^th	398	51.0%
2024	52.94	179^th	431	58.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.21	41^st	285	85.6%
2024	95.27	10^th	289	96.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.40	64^th	379	83.1%
2024	80.08	39^th	377	89.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.85	189^th	388	51.3%
2024	22.20	313^th	392	20.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.07	201^st	383	47.5%
2024	60.06	124^th	392	68.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	55.92	44^th	125	64.8%
2023	44.04	47^th	125	62.4%
2024	46.38	49^th	132	62.9%

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Rank History for White students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	93.23	21^st	378	94.4%
2023	58.46	105^th	375	72.0%
2024	66.92	71^st	381	81.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Purdue Polytechnic High School North

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	33	23	1	4	0	3	64
2021	69	49	1	8	0	8	135
2022	90	70	0	15	0	14	189
2023	129	90	3	41	1	19	283

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 North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	64	6.0	10.6	51.6
2021	135	8.0	16.8	42.2
2022	189	15.0	12.6	44.4
2023	283	18.0	15.7	48.4

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 North

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	64	6.0	10.6	51.6
2021	135	8.0	16.8	42.2
2022	189	15.0	12.6	44.4
2023	283	18.0	15.7	48.4

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 North

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$4,777 (18.5%)	$21,010 (81.5%)	$25,787
2021	$1,973 (14.0%)	$12,129 (86.0%)	$14,102
2022	$2,153 (16.1%)	$11,232 (83.9%)	$13,385

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Purdue Polytechnic High School North	Public, Charter	9-12	1115 Broad Ripple Ave	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Purdue Polytechnic High School North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-1200	283	18	15.7	48.4%	129 (45.6%)	90 (31.8%)	41 (14.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	52.9	179^th of 431 public high schools	58.5%		47	195^th of 398 public high schools	51.0%	16	49.2	22.2							39.7	$13,385	$2,153	$11,232
J Everett Light Career Center	Public	6-12	1901 E 86th St	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 259-5265	0	20	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School	Public, Charter	7-12	3960 Meadows Dr	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Charles A Tindley Accelerated School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	391	24	16.2	82.4%	3 (0.8%)	332 (84.9%)	42 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	8.9	392^nd of 431 public high schools	9.0%		13.3	357^th of 398 public high schools	10.3%	35	11.4	5.7	15.1	9.0	12.1	1.4	3.0	2.2	9.5	$15,718	$2,917	$12,801
North Central High School	Public	9-12	1801 E 86th St	Indianapolis	46240	Marion County	MSD Washington Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 259-5301	3,628	226	16.0	53.3%	1,105 (30.5%)	1,355 (37.3%)	785 (21.6%)	138 (3.8%)	6 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	238 (6.6%)	52.3	184^th of 431 public high schools	57.3%		65.6	91^st of 398 public high schools	77.1%	93	46.3	23.6							39.2	$12,935	$1,451	$11,484
GEO Next Generation Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	4010 N Sherman Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	GEO Next Generation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 608-6220	156	17	9.1	74.4%	11 (7.1%)	71 (45.5%)	71 (45.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	11.1	383^rd of 431 public high schools	11.1%		8.3	369^th of 398 public high schools	7.3%	14	20.0	2.5	6.3	9.5	8.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	18.4	$16,582	$3,093	$13,489
Shortridge High School	Public	9-12	3401 N Meridian	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-2810	1,089	74	14.7	70.2%	174 (16.0%)	528 (48.5%)	321 (29.5%)	18 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.4%)	23.2	332^nd of 431 public high schools	23.0%		18	335^th of 398 public high schools	15.8%	3	36.1	9.2							21.5	$17,187	$2,076	$15,111
BELIEVE Circle City High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2540 North Capitol Ave	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	BELIEVE Circle City High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 296-1954	213	19	11.2	96.7%	7 (3.3%)	110 (51.6%)	87 (40.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	29.8	307^th of 431 public high schools	28.8%					(n/a)	33.9	16.9							21.3	$19,212	$3,209	$16,002
KIPP Indy Legacy High	Public, Charter	9-12	2255 N Ralston Ave	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	KIPP Indy Legacy High	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 547-5477	377	27	13.9	91.8%	14 (3.7%)	293 (77.7%)	61 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	7.6	402^nd of 431 public high schools	6.7%					(n/a)	10.9	1.6							13.3	$15,506	$4,941	$10,565
Hoosier College and Career Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	5650 Caito Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Hoosier College and Career Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(317) 495-6494	740	26	28.4	47.3%	491 (66.4%)	111 (15.0%)	86 (11.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	16.1	365^th of 431 public high schools	15.3%		10	366^th of 398 public high schools	8.0%	1	28.6	2.4	16.5	18.4	17.8	4.4	5.0	4.8	26.6	$8,646	$1,613	$7,033
Lawrence Central High School	Public	9-12	7300 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-7400	2,317	119	19.5	73.2%	296 (12.8%)	1,178 (50.8%)	668 (28.8%)	12 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (6.9%)	13.2	378^th of 431 public high schools	12.3%		14	355^th of 398 public high schools	10.8%	23	26.4	6.6							12.0	$11,522	$702	$10,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Purdue Polytechnic High School North

Is Purdue Polytechnic High School North a good school?

Purdue Polytechnic High School North ranks 179^th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School North?

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Purdue Polytechnic High School North.

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What is the racial makeup of Purdue Polytechnic High School North?

Students at Purdue Polytechnic High School North are 46% White, 32% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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