- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pendleton, IN
Pendleton Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181044001711
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton Heights High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton Heights High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Heights High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, IN.
School address
District: South Madison Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181044001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Pendleton Heights High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 181044001711 · Pendleton, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,502 enr · 21.2:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Elementary School (893 students)
Pendleton Heights High School held near 1,353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pendleton Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pendleton Heights High School
1,502 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary School
893 students
- Maple Ridge El
Maple Ridge Elementary School
858 students
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights Middle School
730 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
687 students
What this shows Pendleton Heights High School reports 1,502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton Heights High School compares
Pendleton Heights High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,502
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Pendleton Heights High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Madison Com Sch Corp reports $10,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Heights High School
How many students attend Pendleton Heights High School?
Pendleton Heights High School has 1,502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pendleton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,357 (2022-23) → 1,353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Heights High School is 21.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton Heights High School?
27.4% of students at Pendleton Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton Heights High School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Pendleton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton Heights High School?
Pendleton Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pendleton Heights High School rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Heights High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Madison Com Sch Corp?
Besides Pendleton Heights High School, South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Elementary School (893 students), Maple Ridge Elementary School (858 students), and Pendleton Heights Middle School (730 students). See the South Madison Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.