Top Rankings
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 154 students in Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,905 Schools
# Students
154 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
15%
# Black Students
27 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
68 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
44%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
-
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,117 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$832,000
$13,615 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$13,234 MM
Best Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District manages 1 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District is ranked #53 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District?
44% of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District?
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,117 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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