Indiana Area Senior High School

Summary:

Indiana Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 905 students. The school is part of the Indiana Area School District, which is ranked 117 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Indiana Area Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 84th out of 686 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is impressive, with 59.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, 71.3% in Biology, and 78.2% in Literature in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also performs exceptionally well in terms of student subgroup performance, ranking 114th out of 665 Pennsylvania high schools for female students, 69th out of 662 for male students, and 10th out of 284 for African American students in the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Northern Cambria High School, Apollo-Ridge High School, and Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School, Indiana Area Senior High School outperforms them in terms of academic performance, student subgroup performance, and graduation/dropout rates. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic performance and student support remain strong, suggesting effective strategies in addressing the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 450 N 5th St
       Indiana, PA  15701-1271


(724) 463-8562

District: Indiana Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,788 Help


Feeder schools for Indiana Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Ben Franklin Elementary School
    East Pike Elementary School
    Eisenhower Elementary School
    Horace Mann Elementary School
Middle:    Indiana Area Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  910

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
African American:
4.9%
Asian:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Indiana Area Senior High School ranks better than 87.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indiana Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), African American (4.9%), Asian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indiana Area Senior High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indiana Area Senior High School is $17,788.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Indiana Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area Senior High School 84th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Indiana Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Indiana Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indiana Area School District 117th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indiana Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.53 74th 583 87.3%
2004 84.70 71st 590 88.0%
2005 76.04 119th 593 79.9%
2006 73.56 145th 604 76.0%
2007 78.44 95th 615 84.6%
2008 82.63 58th 621 90.7%
2009 80.73 81st 632 87.2%
2010 71.00 175th 649 73.0%
2011 75.96 121st 660 81.7%
2012 78.22 104th 664 84.3%
2013 71.28 148th 591 75.0%
2014 57.26 287th 580 50.5%
2015 64.94 285th 680 58.1%
2016 80.24 101st 677 85.1%
2017 79.15 121st 663 81.7%
2018 80.58 103rd 673 84.7%
2019 78.01 139th 693 79.9%
2021 73.21 155th 537 71.1%
2022 63.35 260th 634 59.0%
2023 75.32 146th 674 78.3%
2024 84.53 84th 686 87.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.11 284th 652 56.4%
2024 81.03 100th 664 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.53 114th 665 82.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.54 67th 502 86.7%
2024 44.15 243rd 513 52.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.62 69th 662 89.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.77 10th 284 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Indiana Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.07 175th 577 69.7%
2024 78.44 106th 595 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

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Enrollment information for Indiana Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 945 30 14 1 0 n/a n/a -17 973
1989 860 23 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 900
1990 791 30 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1991 744 22 19 0 1 n/a n/a 0 786
1992 776 27 12 5 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 795 29 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1994 803 29 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 844
1995 899 28 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1996 899 28 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1997 938 23 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 974
1998 900 22 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 940
1999 868 22 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 848 19 18 5 3 n/a n/a 0 893
2001 849 25 16 2 3 n/a n/a 0 895
2002 826 26 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 872
2003 826 26 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 872
2004 773 26 21 3 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2005 766 21 21 1 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2006 776 25 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 831
2007 791 27 17 3 1 n/a n/a 0 839
2008 789 29 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 843
2009 719 28 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2010 650 31 21 6 4 n/a n/a 0 712
2011 587 35 26 4 6 0 0 0 658
2012 752 41 36 7 6 1 0 0 843
2013 774 42 43 7 5 0 0 0 871
2014 746 34 47 12 4 2 2 0 847
2015 729 25 54 10 3 2 5 0 828
2016 739 23 51 13 3 2 6 0 837
2017 759 31 51 14 0 2 4 0 861
2018 751 31 43 13 1 1 11 0 851
2019 762 34 43 14 2 1 13 0 869
2020 780 42 42 12 2 1 24 0 903
2021 792 32 34 14 3 3 21 0 899
2022 803 41 30 22 3 2 19 0 920
2023 789 44 28 18 2 1 23 0 905
2024 791 45 29 18 2 1 24 0 910

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 Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 66.9 14.5 n/a
1989 900 66.0 13.6 n/a
1990 840 61.0 13.7 0
1991 786 61.0 12.8 n/a
1992 821 54.0 15.2 n/a
1993 838 58.0 14.4 n/a
1994 844 58.0 14.6 n/a
1995 937 59.4 15.8 n/a
1996 937 59.4 15.8 n/a
1997 974 58.5 16.6 n/a
1998 940 60.0 15.7 n/a
1999 907 61.5 14.7 n/a
2000 893 61.0 14.6 15
2001 895 65.5 13.7 14.5
2002 872 64.7 13.5 16.1
2003 872 64.7 13.5 16.1
2004 825 62.7 13.2 14.7
2005 812 61.7 13.2 17.2
2006 831 61.6 13.5 17.8
2007 839 61.6 13.6 18
2008 843 64.2 13.1 19.1
2009 769 62.7 12.3 20.8
2010 712 63.0 11.2 21.1
2011 658 59.5 11.0 25.4
2012 843 66.0 12.7 22.5
2013 871 63.2 13.7 30.8
2014 847 63.0 13.4 26.4
2015 828 59.0 14.0 36.7
2016 837 59.0 14.1 38.7
2017 861 59.0 14.5 33
2018 851 58.0 14.6 33.4
2019 869 57.7 15.0 33.9
2020 903 56.1 16.0 31.7
2021 899 53.5 16.7 35.9
2022 920 52.7 17.4 33.4
2023 905 55.0 16.4 39.6
2024 910 54.0 16.8 44.8

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 Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 66.9 14.5 n/a
1989 900 66.0 13.6 n/a
1990 840 61.0 13.7 0
1991 786 61.0 12.8 n/a
1992 821 54.0 15.2 n/a
1993 838 58.0 14.4 n/a
1994 844 58.0 14.6 n/a
1995 937 59.4 15.8 n/a
1996 937 59.4 15.8 n/a
1997 974 58.5 16.6 n/a
1998 940 60.0 15.7 n/a
1999 907 61.5 14.7 n/a
2000 893 61.0 14.6 15
2001 895 65.5 13.7 14.5
2002 872 64.7 13.5 16.1
2003 872 64.7 13.5 16.1
2004 825 62.7 13.2 14.7
2005 812 61.7 13.2 17.2
2006 831 61.6 13.5 17.8
2007 839 61.6 13.6 18
2008 843 64.2 13.1 19.1
2009 769 62.7 12.3 20.8
2010 712 63.0 11.2 21.1
2011 658 59.5 11.0 25.4
2012 843 66.0 12.7 22.5
2013 871 63.2 13.7 30.8
2014 847 63.0 13.4 26.4
2015 828 59.0 14.0 36.7
2016 837 59.0 14.1 38.7
2017 861 59.0 14.5 33
2018 851 58.0 14.6 33.4
2019 869 57.7 15.0 33.9
2020 903 56.1 16.0 31.7
2021 899 53.5 16.7 35.9
2022 920 52.7 17.4 33.4
2023 905 55.0 16.4 39.6
2024 910 54.0 16.8 44.8

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 Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $13 (0.1%) $17,436 (99.9%) $17,450
2020 $11 (0.1%) $17,344 (99.9%) $17,356
2021 $656 (3.7%) $16,944 (96.3%) $17,600
2022 $614 (3.5%) $17,174 (96.5%) $17,788

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Indiana Area Senior High 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 139th of 693 High schoolsRanks 146th of 674 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Indiana Area Senior High School)73.948.2
 25.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Indiana Area Senior High School)83.164.4
 18.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Indiana Area Senior High School)81.669.7
 11.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students869905
 4.1%
African American3444
 29.4%
American Indian22
Asian4328
 34.9%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander11
White762789
 3.5%
Two or More Races1323
 76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%39.6%
 5.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 910 students attended Indiana Area Senior High School.

Indiana Area Senior High School ranks 84th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Indiana Area Senior High School are 87% White, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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

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