Top Rankings
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
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 2025-26 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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), 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
1,904 Schools
# Students
154 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Graduation Rate
70%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
15%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
44%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,403 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. 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 $12,815. 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
Revenue / Student
$5,403
$13,184
Spending / Student
$9,117
$12,815
Best Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 #159 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: 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 $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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