Penn High School

56100 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545

3,624 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Penn High School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is the sole high school serving the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. It is one of the largest public high schools in the state, known for its sprawling, comprehensive campus and a diverse student population. The school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently earning high rankings and distinctions, including being named a Four-Star School by the Indiana Department of Education on multiple occasions.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum—which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit courses—Penn High School is well-regarded for its extensive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a highly competitive athletics program, known as the "Kingsmen," and offers a wide array of student organizations, performing arts, and vocational training opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for both collegiate and career success, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a tradition of pride, high performance, and student involvement.

3,624

Total Students

180.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,583
Hispanic	312
Black	276
Asian	235
Two or More	202
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
2,583 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
312 (8.6 %)
Black
276 (7.6 %)
Asian
235 (6.5 %)
Two or More
202 (5.6 %)
American Indian
12 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)259-7961
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	180.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	981
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* 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 9 877

Grade 10 844

Grade 11 851

Grade 12 829

Ungraded 223