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#786 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 43% in state
Pendleton Heights High School
High School · South Madison Com Sch Corp · Pendleton, IN
A South Madison Com Sch Corp high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
One Arabian Dr, Pendleton, IN 46064
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pendleton Heights High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pendleton Heights High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low84/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,012
Median home value
$256,500
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Juvenile CorrectionalEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–12 | 2.9 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 4.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Madison Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pendleton Heights High School is listed in South Madison Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pendleton Heights High School
Pendleton Heights High School is a public high school in Pendleton, IN, part of South Madison Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 1,353 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pendleton Heights High School
What grades does Pendleton Heights High School serve?
Pendleton Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pendleton Heights High School?
Pendleton Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pendleton Heights High School rank in IN?
Pendleton Heights High School ranks #786 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Pendleton Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pendleton Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pendleton Heights High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pendleton Heights High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pendleton Heights High School a charter school?
No, Pendleton Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pendleton Heights High School a Title I school?
No, Pendleton Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pendleton Heights High School?
29.9% of students at Pendleton Heights High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (765) 778-2161
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46064)
- 17,730
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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