Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Indiana Digital Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 40% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indiana Digital Alternative School's student population of 1,022 students has grown by 238% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indiana Digital Alternative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indiana Digital Alternative School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Esports
Esports
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana Digital Alternative School's ranking?
Indiana Digital Alternative School is ranked #1662 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indiana Digital Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Indiana Digital Alternative School is 40%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Indiana Digital Alternative School?
1,022 students attend Indiana Digital Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Indiana Digital Alternative School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indiana Digital Alternative School?
Indiana Digital Alternative School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indiana Digital Alternative School offer ?
Indiana Digital Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indiana Digital Alternative School part of?
Indiana Digital Alternative School is part of Union School Corporation School District.
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