Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend

Located at 635 S Lafayette Blvd in South Bend, Indiana, Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend operates as an open, single-facility independent charter district dedicated to serving students in grades 9 through 12. Situated in a midsize city setting within the broader South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan region, the district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs. It delivers a targeted high school experience aimed at connecting urban secondary learners with innovative, project-based learning pathways tailored for college and career readiness.

The district supports a focused student body of 138 pupils, including 24 freshmen, 40 sophomores, 29 juniors, and 45 seniors. The student population represents a diverse learning community comprising 54 White, 44 Hispanic, 29 Black, 9 multiracial, and 2 Asian students, with a balance of 80 male and 58 female scholars. To ensure strong academic backing and personalized mentorship, the campus maintains a robust staffing model consisting of 45.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes 28 FTE certified teachers, an instructional aide, and more than 16 FTE support staff members, fostering an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio and a well-resourced educational environment for growing scholars.