Very Good
#881 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 31% in state
Indiana Area Shs
High School · Indiana Area Sd · Indiana, PA
An Indiana Area Sd high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
450 N 5th St, Indiana, PA 15701
- Math 60% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Indiana Area Shs score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Indiana Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indiana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,538
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphoi Education at IndianaPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Indiana County Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Indiana Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indiana Area Shs is listed in Indiana Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indiana Area Shs
Indiana Area Shs is a public high school in Indiana, PA, part of Indiana Area Sd, serving approximately 910 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #881 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indiana Area Shs
What grades does Indiana Area Shs serve?
Indiana Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Indiana Area Shs?
Indiana Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Shs is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indiana Area Shs rank in PA?
Indiana Area Shs ranks #881 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Indiana Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Indiana Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Indiana Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indiana Area Shs has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Indiana Area Shs a charter school?
No, Indiana Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indiana Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Indiana Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indiana Area Shs?
44.8% of students at Indiana Area Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (724) 463-8562
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15701)
- 31,236
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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