The PPHS Englewood campus is located in the historic Mallory Building, once home to one of the largest automotive electrical manufacturers in the nation. Built in the early 20th century, this building helped power Indianapolis industry for decades. Today, it has been reimagined as a hub of modern education, where creativity, technology, and hands-on learning come to life.
Our space honors its industrial roots with exposed brick, high ceilings, and wide-open learning zones that encourage movement, collaboration, and exploration. Classrooms aren’t confined by rows of desks; instead, you’ll find project labs, media production studios, a fabrication space, and student-led zones that look more like startups than traditional schools.
At Englewood, students don’t just sit and listen. They explore, build, design, and lead in a space that’s as dynamic as their ideas.
A PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
Facilities & Learning
Where Innovation Meets Legacy
A Different Kind of High School. A More Meaningful Kind of Learning.
At PPHS, students earn full credit for every required course, just like at any traditional high school. The difference is in how they learn. While we offer core academic classes, AP options, and dual-credit college courses, we also know that real learning goes beyond a test.
Every student at Englewood takes part in Passion Projects, hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences where they dive deep into topics that excite them. These projects are led by expert coaches and aligned to real-world skills and state standards. Whether a student is interested in environmental science, game design, medicine, or media, there’s a place for them to learn by doing.
Featured Passion Projects at Englewood
Every project ends with a deliverable, a reflection, and often a public showcase because at PPHS, we believe students should learn with purpose and create with impact.
Some of our students’ favorite projects include:
PPHS Techie Radio – Students produce and run the school’s radio station
Bridge Design & Destruction – Engineering students CAD-design and stress-test bridges
Competitive Speech & Debate – Learn the art of persuasion and compete in real tournaments
City Sprouts (Urban Agriculture) – Turn green spaces into community gardens
Roblox Game Development – Collaborate to code and build original games in Roblox Studio
Filmmaker’s Studio – Create a portfolio of short films using studio lighting and editing tools
Exotic Animal Husbandry – Research, care for, and design habitats for live animals
Cooking & Culinary Arts – Learn advanced cooking and baking techniques and serve the community
Mock Trial & Youth Government – Build legal and civic knowledge while preparing for real competitions
Paper Creations & Mixed Media Collage – Use recycled materials to create art for city-wide exhibitions
Student Experience
A Place to Belong. A Space to Grow.
High school should be more than just academics. At Purdue Polytechnic High School, it is.