PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOLS
Organization name: Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Program Type
Academic programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Founded by Purdue University and the City of Indianapolis in
partnership with community, industry and academic leaders, Purdue Polytechnic High School
(PPHS) prepares students to succeed in technical, STEM-related post-secondary programs and
high-tech careers. PPHS inspires students to pursue their passion through the lens of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), hands-on and project-based learning, industry
partnerships and a flexible, personalized learning environment.
Success Metrics: Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) had its first graduating class in 2021.
Out of 120 seniors, 48 were accepted to Purdue University, with more than half of those being
students of color. With this acceptance rate, PPHS has more than doubled the number of students
of color attending Purdue than the average number attending Purdue from IPS (with nearly 1,600
graduates in a year).
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
750
Black or African Americans Annually Served
38%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
22%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: Center Township, Marion County and surrounding
communities.
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $12,000,0000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $1,500,000
Contact Information
Organization Name: Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Website: https://pphs.purdue.edu/
Respondents Name: Scott Bess
Email: sbess@pphs.purdue.edu
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