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#1444 of 1,823 schools in IN

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

High School · Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North · Indianapolis, IN

A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$10,640
Chronic Absenteeism54.2%

Students at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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

$103,735

Median home value

$329,700

Median rent

$1,330/mo

College educated

66.9%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
2 boys'·0 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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In Sch for the Blind & Vis ImprdEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–121.9 mi108Compare →
The Independence AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5private5–122.0 mi36Compare →
Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–92.1 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is listed in Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North, serving approximately 262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North serve?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

The student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North rank in IN?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North ranks #1,444 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North's MySchoolScout rating?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).

Is Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North a charter school?

Yes, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North a Title I school?

No, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

31.3% of students at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North 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
262
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.2%
Area population (ZIP 46220)
36,159
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
34.9
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 46220; 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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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