How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Penn High School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Mishawaka, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 3,687 | 662 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.4% | 43.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Penn High School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,050 | $12,050 |
| District | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Penn High School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 68.0% |
| African American | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Penn High School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 307.3:1 | 220.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.