A PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
PPHS Englewood: A Public High School Where Projects Replace Busywork
Innovation Meets Community
At the Schweitzer Center at Englewood, students don’t just go to school. They build something a community that’s bigger.
PPHS Englewood offers personalized, hands-on learning that connects academic excellence with real-world opportunities. Located in the heart of the East Side of Indianapolis, rooted in community, this school is driven by curiosity and designed to help students grow into confident, capable adults.
Personalized Learning with Purpose
Every student at PPHS Englewood earns full credit in every required course. What makes our model unique is how those credits are earned.
Students learn through:
Project-based experiences that make academic content meaningful
Passion projects that let students explore their interests
Real-world applications that turn lessons into action
For example, a student studying geometry may use those concepts to help build a wheelchair-accessible ramp for a local resident. Another may study civics, then visit the statehouse to advocate for an issue they care about. Learning here is active, connected, and built around student goals.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our campus features spaces that are designed to support creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
Highlights include:
A fully equipped Makerspace where students can design and build
Laboratory spaces with the tools students need to bring ideas to life
Dedicated on-site engineering facility for large-scale projects like go-kart design, robotics, and mechanical builds, complete with professional-grade machinery and tools
These spaces are more than classrooms. They are places where students imagine, experiment, and lead.
Student Experience
An Environment of Involvement
Every student at PPHS Englewood has the chance to get involved in clubs, sports, and leadership opportunities.
Our state champion and nationally recognized robotics team gives students a chance to compete and collaborate on complex engineering challenges.
We offer 20+ IHSAA sports, more than any other school nearby.
Students can join existing clubs or start their own with the support of our staff.
Student voice matters here. If something is missing, students help create it.
A Community That Supports Growth
Across our campus, students are part of a supportive environment that values respect, communication, and growth.
Every student is paired with an advisory coach who helps them stay on track and set personal goals.
Open conversation, feedback, and collaboration are part of everyday life.
Mistakes are treated as part of learning. Students are encouraged to try, reflect, and try again.
This culture helps students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and become stronger learners.
Strong Results, Real Readiness
We are proud of what students achieve at PPHS Englewood.
90%
Our graduation rate exceeds 90 percent
College-level
Students can begin college-level coursework while still in high school
Internships
Many students complete internships and graduate with real-world experience
This is a school where students prepare for the future with confidence, purpose, and pride.
“Our daughter just finished her freshman year at PPHS and is gearing up for her first week at Purdue University for Data Science and STEM! She loved her first year of high school, developed lasting friendships, had incredible support from staff and teachers, and cannot wait to start her Sophomore year! Her academic needs continue to be met and she is on track to have all Core high school credits by end of next school year! You can tell how much the administration, support staff, and teachers love being part of this community and watching the students’ success!”
Visit PPHS Englewood
Come see what makes this campus special.
Explore our spaces, meet our staff, and talk to the students who are building what comes next.
3029 E Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-832-1200
info.englewood@pphs.purdue.edu