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#1445 of 1,823 schools in IN
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
High School · Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend · South Bend, IN
A charter high school in South Bend, IN where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
635 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,032/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Bend), 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
$27,080
Median home value
$131,600
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
40%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $4,766NCES 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 South Bend is listed in Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is a public high school in South Bend, IN, part of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend serve?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
The student-teacher ratio at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is 14:1. 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 South Bend rank in IN?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend ranks #1,445 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend's MySchoolScout rating?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend 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 School South Bend?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend has 75% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend a charter school?
Yes, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend 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 South Bend a Title I school?
No, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend?
61.0% of students at Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend 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
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.3%
- Phone
- (765) 494-7872
- Area population (ZIP 46601)
- 4,933
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 46601; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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