Pendleton Heights High School

Summary:

Pendleton Heights High School is a public high school located in Pendleton, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,357 students. The school is part of the South Madison Community School Corporation, which is ranked 50 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pendleton Heights High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Indiana and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 87.69% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Pendleton Heights High School also boasts high graduation rates, with a 92.6% four-year graduation rate, and strong performance on standardized tests, with 60.71% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 28.57% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics.

While Pendleton Heights High School's academic metrics are impressive, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.73%, suggests a higher socioeconomic status among the student population compared to nearby schools like Anderson High School and Excel Center - Anderson, which have much higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Additionally, Pendleton Heights High School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.4% in the 2020-2021 school year to 16.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, though this is still higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 One Arabian Dr
       Pendleton, IN  46064


(765) 778-2161

District: South Madison Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,821 Help


Feeder schools for Pendleton Heights High School:

Elementary:    East Elementary School
    Maple Ridge Elementary School
    Pendleton Elementary School
Middle:    Pendleton Heights Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  1,353

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pendleton Heights High School ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pendleton Heights High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights High School is 19.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton Heights High School is $8,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pendleton Heights High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton Heights High School 62nd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Pendleton Heights High School in the ranking list.)

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South Madison Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Madison Com School Corp 50th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pendleton Heights High School

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Rank History for all students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.57 64th 349 81.7%
2006 77.98 51st 349 85.4%
2007 75.83 67th 354 81.1%
2008 62.95 136th 360 62.2%
2009 63.20 152nd 364 58.2%
2010 65.29 58th 362 84.0%
2011 52.35 145th 364 60.2%
2012 41.77 214th 373 42.6%
2013 48.93 145th 353 58.9%
2014 64.08 76th 379 79.9%
2015 67.80 71st 400 82.3%
2016 71.16 71st 394 82.0%
2017 68.66 88th 380 76.8%
2018 71.94 84th 385 78.2%
2019 70.78 69th 389 82.3%
2021 71.26 68th 388 82.5%
2022 74.13 89th 409 78.2%
2023 72.20 64th 398 83.9%
2024 73.90 62nd 431 85.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.05 71st 102 30.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.45 85th 285 70.2%
2024 66.18 69th 289 76.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.80 94th 379 75.2%
2024 67.27 81st 377 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.07 93rd 388 76.0%
2024 59.75 121st 392 69.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.48 56th 383 85.4%
2024 81.10 37th 392 90.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.34 33rd 125 73.6%
2023 16.23 116th 125 7.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.71 23rd 166 86.1%
2024 38.10 107th 184 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pendleton Heights High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.40 116th 378 69.3%
2023 65.93 79th 375 78.9%
2024 70.72 60th 381 84.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pendleton Heights High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1059 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
1989 1017 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1990 1024 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1032
1991 990 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 992
1992 985 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1993 1040 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1047
1994 1012 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1995 1040 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
1996 1040 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1052
1997 1057 0 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1066
1998 1029 1 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1041
1999 1045 0 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1057
2000 1074 1 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1086
2001 1046 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1055
2002 1018 1 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
2003 1018 1 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
2004 1014 0 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1025
2005 1040 0 10 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1056
2006 1101 5 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1117
2007 1138 9 8 4 0 n/a n/a 18 1177
2008 1155 24 9 7 0 n/a n/a 21 1216
2009 1103 21 7 8 0 n/a n/a 26 1165
2010 1128 19 7 8 0 n/a n/a 29 1191
2011 1185 16 4 10 0 0 20 0 1235
2012 1234 19 4 21 1 0 24 0 1303
2013 1238 26 8 20 2 0 22 0 1316
2014 1245 21 9 26 5 1 29 0 1336
2015 1296 22 13 34 7 1 36 0 1409
2016 1328 26 15 28 7 1 45 0 1450
2017 1297 22 20 29 6 1 46 0 1421
2018 1328 36 15 22 1 0 49 0 1451
2019 1271 32 11 21 2 0 46 0 1383
2020 1236 37 16 25 2 0 40 0 1356
2021 1273 36 15 33 2 1 34 0 1394
2022 1262 40 18 43 3 0 43 0 1409
2023 1190 41 23 49 1 1 52 0 1357
2024 1186 34 16 72 1 1 43 0 1353

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 Pendleton Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1060 55.0 19.2 2.2
1989 1028 54.0 19.0 2.7
1990 1032 56.0 18.4 2.9
1991 992 56.6 17.5 3.1
1992 986 55.8 17.6 4.5
1993 1047 60.1 17.4 4.3
1994 1019 58.8 17.3 2.7
1995 1052 59.0 17.8 3.4
1996 1052 59.0 17.8 3.4
1997 1066 59.3 18.0 5
1998 1041 58.7 17.7 7.2
1999 1057 57.4 18.4 9.8
2000 1086 60.6 17.9 7.1
2001 1055 60.5 17.4 7.5
2002 1027 53.9 19.1 9.5
2003 1027 53.9 19.1 9.5
2004 1025 55.6 18.4 11.5
2005 1056 56.0 18.9 10.7
2006 1117 50.0 22.3 11.6
2007 1177 n/a n/a 12.5
2008 1216 57.9 21.0 17.3
2009 1165 66.0 17.7 19.8
2010 1191 62.1 19.1 23.8
2011 1235 54.5 22.6 29.1
2012 1303 59.5 21.8 30.5
2013 1316 52.5 25.0 26.4
2014 1336 57.5 23.2 29.6
2015 1409 58.0 24.2 28.9
2016 1450 58.0 25.0 28.3
2017 1421 58.5 24.2 24.8
2018 1451 64.5 22.4 27.8
2019 1383 66.8 20.6 28.8
2020 1356 63.5 21.3 29.5
2021 1394 65.0 21.4 28.6
2022 1409 72.5 19.4 25.3
2023 1357 71.5 18.9 30.7
2024 1353 68.0 19.8 29.9

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 Pendleton Heights High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1060 55.0 19.2 2.2
1989 1028 54.0 19.0 2.7
1990 1032 56.0 18.4 2.9
1991 992 56.6 17.5 3.1
1992 986 55.8 17.6 4.5
1993 1047 60.1 17.4 4.3
1994 1019 58.8 17.3 2.7
1995 1052 59.0 17.8 3.4
1996 1052 59.0 17.8 3.4
1997 1066 59.3 18.0 5
1998 1041 58.7 17.7 7.2
1999 1057 57.4 18.4 9.8
2000 1086 60.6 17.9 7.1
2001 1055 60.5 17.4 7.5
2002 1027 53.9 19.1 9.5
2003 1027 53.9 19.1 9.5
2004 1025 55.6 18.4 11.5
2005 1056 56.0 18.9 10.7
2006 1117 50.0 22.3 11.6
2007 1177 n/a n/a 12.5
2008 1216 57.9 21.0 17.3
2009 1165 66.0 17.7 19.8
2010 1191 62.1 19.1 23.8
2011 1235 54.5 22.6 29.1
2012 1303 59.5 21.8 30.5
2013 1316 52.5 25.0 26.4
2014 1336 57.5 23.2 29.6
2015 1409 58.0 24.2 28.9
2016 1450 58.0 25.0 28.3
2017 1421 58.5 24.2 24.8
2018 1451 64.5 22.4 27.8
2019 1383 66.8 20.6 28.8
2020 1356 63.5 21.3 29.5
2021 1394 65.0 21.4 28.6
2022 1409 72.5 19.4 25.3
2023 1357 71.5 18.9 30.7
2024 1353 68.0 19.8 29.9

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 Pendleton Heights High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $30 (0.4%) $8,069 (99.6%) $8,099
2020 $35 (0.4%) $8,196 (99.6%) $8,231
2021 $169 (2.0%) $8,096 (97.9%) $8,266
2022 $372 (4.2%) $8,449 (95.8%) $8,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton Heights High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 389 High schoolsRanks 64th of 398 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Pendleton Heights High School)52.639.4
 13.3%
   End of Course Biology (South Madison Com School Corp)52.639.4
 13.3%
   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 Students13831357
 1.9%
African American3241
 28.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1123
 109.1%
Hispanic2149
 133.3%
Pacific Islander01
White12711190
 6.4%
Two or More Races4652
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%30.7%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton Heights High School

Pendleton Heights High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Elementary School
Elementary : Maple Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Pendleton Elementary School
Middle : Pendleton Heights Middle School

Pendleton Heights High School ranks 62nd of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,353 students attended Pendleton Heights High School.

Students at Pendleton Heights High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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