Purdue Polytechnic High School, Indianapolis, IN

Authorized by Indianapolis Public Schools, the original location of Purdue Polytechnic High School opened in 2017 and serves over 500 students in grades 9-12. PPHS is driven to create a pipeline for first-generation college students into higher education and high-demand STEM careers. Paired with personal learning coaches, students navigate high school paths that lead to college credits and industry credentials. Most students graduate with a year or more of Purdue credit and have the opportunity to earn direct admission into Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

School Type

Charter/Magnet

School Context

Small Size, High School, Urban, Member of XQ Network

Dimensions

• Outcomes: College (Purdue) readiness, employability
• Learner Experience: Asynch PL + community connected projects, competency based
• Competency & Credentialing: Competency-based, badged projects, extended transcript
• Wellness: Advisory, SEL competencies, Post Secondary Planning, Academic acceleration, youth and family services, community partnerships
• Equity: Diverse by design
• Professional Learning: Teacher Leadership, Teaching Teams
• Strategy: XQ Grantee, Charter management organization with 3 locations and 1 district affiliate, limited size/config per campus (demand launches new campus)
• Partnerships: Purdue University accepts grads. XQ grantee.
• Technology: Alma, Salesforce

See More

• XQ: Purdue Polytechnic HS
• Purdue Poly: Driven By Equity, Solving Community Challenges