Pendleton Heights High School

1,502 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pendleton Heights High School, located in Pendleton, Indiana, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the South Madison Community School Corporation. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and community identity, the school is deeply rooted in the local culture, with its mascot—the Arabian—serving as a central symbol of student pride. The school typically enrolls a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and suburban areas, offering a comprehensive academic environment that bridges traditional instruction with modern educational initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Pendleton Heights is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programming. The school maintains a competitive reputation in Indiana high school athletics and provides students with a wide array of opportunities in the performing arts, vocational training, and various student-led organizations. By fostering a balanced environment that prioritizes both college readiness and technical career preparation, Pendleton Heights High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.

1,502

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pendleton Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,281
Hispanic	102
Black	45
Asian	16
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,281 (85.3%)
Hispanic
102 (6.8%)
Two or More
55 (3.7%)
Black
45 (3.0%)
Asian
16 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Madison Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)778-2161
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 363

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 475