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#706 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
High School · Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3029 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,183
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,323NCES 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 School Ind is listed in Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind, serving approximately 578 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind serve?
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?
The student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is 21.4:1. 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 School Ind rank in IN?
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind ranks #706 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind's MySchoolScout rating?
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 School Ind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind a charter school?
Yes, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind 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 School Ind a Title I school?
No, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?
64.4% of students at Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind 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
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.8%
- Phone
- (317) 832-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46201)
- 31,650
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 46201; 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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