A+
Excellent
95/100

Penn High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 56100 Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 83% · Math 62% proficient · 97th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
A
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Indiana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
3,847
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%97/100reading 97th percentile, math 96th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%79/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +35 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+36 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+17 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+6 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%63%reading +20 pts, math +23 pts95th percentile (list)
Black65%25%reading +31 pts, math +11 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic90%50%reading +43 pts, math +29 pts100th percentile (list)
Asian95%85%reading +22 pts, math +29 pts90th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%55%reading +18 pts, math +24 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income67%47%reading +24 pts, math +26 pts97th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 56100 Bittersweet Rd
City Mishawaka
ZIP Code 46545
District 1808760
NCES School ID 180876001451
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46545

Understanding the community around Penn High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,621
Per Capita Income $31,973
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $160,600
Median Rent $944
Owner-Occupied 46.5%
Renter-Occupied 53.5%
View full data for ZIP 46545 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Penn High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.2%
Hispanic/Latino 9.6%
Black 9.7%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More Races 6.0%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 3,847
Teachers (FTE) 181.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Penn High School?
Penn High School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Penn High School?
Penn High School has 3,847 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Penn High School serve?
Penn High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Penn High School receive per student?
Penn High School receives $12,050 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Penn High School in 46545 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,527
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,267
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
53.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026