- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mishawaka, IN
Penn High School
Federal NCES profile for Penn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180876001451
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 18
- public schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn High School ranks #6 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+223 students YoY
Penn High School grew from 3,624 students in 2022-23 to 3,847 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 180.0 → 181.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+223 students YoY 180876001451 · Mishawaka, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,687 enr · 20.5:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students)
Penn High School grew from 3,624 students in 2022-23 to 3,847 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 180.0 → 181.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Penn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- Northpoint Ele 577
Northpoint Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Penn High School reports 3,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn High School compares
Penn High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,687 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,687
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Penn High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmucker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar high schools in Mishawaka
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~3,687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn High School
How many students attend Penn High School?
Penn High School has 3,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,624 (2022-23) → 3,847 (2023-24), up 223.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn High School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penn High School?
24.4% of students at Penn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn High School?
The largest demographic group at Penn High School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn High School?
Penn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Penn High School rank among public schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn High School ranks #6 of 18 public schools in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Penn High School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), Discovery Middle School (941 students), and Horizon Elementary School (679 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.