Indiana Digital Alternative School

Summary:

Indiana Digital Alternative School is a public virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in the Union School Corporation district, located in Modoc, Indiana. With a student population of 1,022, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Indiana high schools, receiving 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger in recent years.

The school faces significant challenges, with much lower 4-year graduation rates ranging from 23.6% to 46.0% compared to the 96.9% rate at the district's Union Junior & High School and the 80.4% rate at the larger Indiana Digital Junior and High School. Indiana Digital Alternative School students also perform poorly on state assessments, with only 1.48% proficient or better in ILEARN/Biology and 3.66% proficient or better in SAT Math, significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 37.3% to 72.6%, much higher than the 30.2% rate at Union Junior & High School and the 29.0% rate at Indiana Digital Junior and High School.

While the school serves a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to the district's other schools, it struggles to effectively serve these subgroups, with large performance gaps between them and the state/district averages. The school's funding and resource allocation have also fluctuated significantly, suggesting potential issues that may be impacting its performance. Addressing the underlying factors, such as high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 8707 W Hwy Us 36
       Modoc, IN  47358


(765) 204-2224

District: Union School Corporation

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,154 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,022

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Hispanic:
11.4%
African American:
10.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


 See top rated Indiana public schools

 Compare Indiana Digital Alternative School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Indiana Digital Alternative School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.35. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indiana Digital Alternative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), Hispanic (11.4%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Union School Corporation District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Alternative School is 18.8. 1 high schools in the Union School Corporation District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Indiana Digital Alternative School employs 54.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indiana Digital Alternative School is $7,154, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Union School Corporation District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Indiana Digital Alternative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Union School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Union School Corporation 323rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Indiana Digital Alternative School?

Rank History for Indiana Digital Alternative School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.56 368th 389 5.4%
2021 6.99 373rd 388 3.9%
2022 7.78 372nd 409 9.0%
2023 7.35 372nd 398 6.5%
See the entire list of Indiana High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.56 82nd 94 12.8%
2023 11.33 100th 104 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.03 244th 285 14.4%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.95 352nd 379 7.1%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.87 366th 388 5.7%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.20 365th 383 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.84 114th 125 8.8%
2023 15.45 119th 125 4.8%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.78 142nd 164 13.4%
2023 14.14 155th 166 6.6%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.32 360th 378 4.8%
2023 4.03 364th 375 2.9%
See the entire list of Best Indiana High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Indiana Digital Alternative School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: Indiana Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Indiana Digital Alternative School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Indiana Digital Alternative School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Indiana Digital Alternative School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 224 28 1 26 0 0 23 0 302
2020 150 33 0 23 0 0 12 0 218
2021 162 43 2 21 2 0 8 0 238
2022 484 74 1 72 2 0 35 0 668
2023 722 109 10 117 5 1 58 0 1022

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indiana Digital Alternative School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 302 31.0 9.7 64.2
2020 218 12.0 18.1 36.7
2021 238 21.3 11.1 78.6
2022 668 22.7 29.3 52.4
2023 1022 54.3 18.8 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Indiana Digital Alternative School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 302 31.0 9.7 64.2
2020 218 12.0 18.1 36.7
2021 238 21.3 11.1 78.6
2022 668 22.7 29.3 52.4
2023 1022 54.3 18.8 66.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Indiana Digital Alternative School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (0.1%) $760 (99.9%) $761
2020 $01 (0.0%) $10,408 (100.0%) $10,409
2021 $27 (0.4%) $7,108 (99.6%) $7,136
2022 $43 (0.6%) $7,111 (99.4%) $7,154

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indiana Digital Alternative School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 389 High schoolsRanks 372nd of 398 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Indiana Digital Alternative School)5.31.5
 3.8%
   End of Course Biology (Union School Corporation)10.57.2
 3.3%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3021022
 238.4%
African American28109
 289.3%
American Indian05
Asian110
 900%
Hispanic26117
 350%
Pacific Islander01
White224722
 222.3%
Two or More Races2358
 152.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%66.4%
 2.2%


Schools Near Indiana Digital Alternative School









Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana Digital Alternative School

Students at Indiana Digital Alternative School are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,022 students attended Indiana Digital Alternative School.


Rate Indiana Digital Alternative School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Indiana Digital Alternative School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 620 milliseconds.