How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend | The Nature School of Central Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Bend, Indiana | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 141 | 142 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 29.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend | The Nature School of Central Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $4,766 | $9,880 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 62.6% | 87.2% |
| Local Revenue | 25.0% | 3.0% |
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
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The Nature School of Central Indiana
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend | The Nature School of Central Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.1% | 78.3% |
| African American | 21.0% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend | The Nature School of Central Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 82.3% | 32.4% |
School Types
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
The Nature School of Central Indiana
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.