Serving 905 students in grades 9-12, Indiana Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indiana Area Sr. High School's student population of 905 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indiana Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indiana Area Sr. High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Indiana Area Sr. High School is ranked #656 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Indiana Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Indiana Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School, Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indiana Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Indiana Area Sr. High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Indiana Area Sr. High School?
905 students attend Indiana Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Indiana Area Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indiana Area Sr. High School?
Indiana Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indiana Area Sr. High School offer ?
Indiana Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indiana Area Sr. High School part of?
Indiana Area Sr. High School is part of Indiana Area School District.
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