Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Charter School 567 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) in Indianapolis is a unique, tuition-free public charter school designed to bridge the gap between high school and high-tech career paths. Affiliated with Purdue University, the school operates on a project-based learning model that emphasizes STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and professional skill development. Instead of traditional lecture-based classrooms, students work on hands-on challenges that mirror real-world problems, allowing them to earn credits through mastery of specific competencies rather than just seat time.

The school is specifically designed to provide underrepresented students with a direct pipeline to higher education and industry opportunities. By partnering with local businesses and leveraging the academic resources of Purdue University, PPHS students gain early exposure to college-level coursework and professional mentorship. The goal of the institution is to ensure that every graduate is not only prepared for college but also possesses the technical proficiency and soft skills required to succeed in the modern, innovation-driven economy.

567

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	146
Black	202
Asian	6
Two or More	34

Black
202 (35.6 %)
White
179 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
146 (25.7 %)
Two or More
34 (6.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Phone:	(317)832-1200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 161

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 119