Enrollment
229
High
STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCH NORTH·NCES 180021102685
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
1115 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317) 832-1200 · Marion County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL229 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
114 students
STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 50 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 73 | 32% |
| Grade 11 | 62 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 19% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North this school | 229 | 49.8% | N/A |
| Neighbors' New Vistas High School Portage | 139 | 50.4% | N/A |
| Career Academy High School South Bend | 481 | 53.8% | N/A |
| Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis | 288 | 49.0% | N/A |
| Herron-Riverside High School Indianapolis | 388 | 50.8% | N/A |
| The Portage School of Leaders South Bend | 61 | 54.1% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 229 | #345 of 392 | #35 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #82 of 359 | #3 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.1% | #28 of 360 | #9 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.8% | #129 of 373 | #29 of 38 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
229
+94 (+70%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 16.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 229 | 18 | 12.7:1 | 50% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 262 | 12 | 21.8:1 | 31% (82) |
| 2022-23 | 283 | 18 | 15.7:1 | 48% (137) |
| 2020-21 | 135 | 8 | 16.9:1 | 42% (57) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North.
About Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is a very small high school that serves part of Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 229 students in grades 9 through 12. That compares with an average of about 816 students for high schools in Indiana.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is White, with 38% of students. The remaining shares are 37% Black, 19% Hispanic, and 4% multiracial. Marion County as a whole is about 52% White, so the school's share is lower. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North scores 68%.
There are 18 full-time-equivalent teachers at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North, giving a ratio of 12.7:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Indiana is 16.6:1. A total of 114 students, or 50%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Marion County averages 60%, higher than here.
Looking at the county, Marion County, median household income comes to about $66,346, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. The county has 274 public schools and about 161,456 students.
The closest school to Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Large. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
The school counted 135 students in 2020-21 and 229 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 16.9:1 to 12.7:1.
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Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
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Frequently asked questions
About Purdue Polytechnic High Sch NorthWhat is the total enrollment at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North enrolls approximately 229 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North serve?
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North have?
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?
At Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North, the student body is approximately 38% White, 19% Hispanic, 37% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North public or private?
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North.
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