Purdue Polytechnic School Earns Charter
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe Indianapolis Charter School Board has awarded a charter to the Purdue Polytechnic Indianapolis High School. The first group of students at the STEM-focused high school is expected to begin classes in August 2017.
Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced plans for the school in June. The school’s board of directors expects to announce a downtown Indianapolis location for the high school within the several weeks. The university is also searching for a leader for the institute.
Daniels says a main goal of the high school is to increase the number of students, especially low-income or first-generation students, who are prepared for college and the work force. In a release from Purdue, he said, "We intend the school to become a direct pipeline to Purdue, with those successfully completing the curriculum being offered direct admission to the university. We plan to increase significantly the unacceptably low number of Indianapolis Public School students who are qualified to succeed at Purdue."
Purdue says the school has been in the planning phases for more than a year, funded in part by a $500,000 grant from USA Funds. The high school curriculum will mirror the Purdue Polytechnic Institute on the West Lafayette campus and serve as a pipeline to the institute. The university says the high school could also serve as a model for expansion into other cities.
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