Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North #16 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,714 per pupil, Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North ranks #68 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

283
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,714
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North operates 1 public schools serving 283 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,714 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 8.9% local, 81.3% state, and 9.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 84/100, ranked #16 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 42.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.4% White, 36.7% African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North, enrolling 229 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North accounts for 80.9% of all Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North a distant remainder — means Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North chronic absenteeism rate is 42.4% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.9%
Federal
81.3%
State
8.9%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
16 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North.

White 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 36.7%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

42.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North

School Enrollment
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Charter
229

How Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Indiana Department of Correction Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Excel Center - Muncie Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Excel Center - Anderson Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Indiana School for the Deaf Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 283 students.

How much does Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North spend per student?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North spends $13,714 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #16 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North students are 38.4% White, 36.7% African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North?

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #16 out of 373 districts in Indiana.