At a glance
Reported students
913
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
445
Indiana Area SHS: 913 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 924
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Indiana Area SHS
Indiana Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indiana. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Indiana Area SD. NCES reports 913 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.5%) and Black (5.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Indiana Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.5%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black5.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Indiana Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Indiana Area JHS
Middle · Grades 06–08
628 reported students
East Pike El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–03
445 reported students
Ben Franklin El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–03
414 reported students
Eisenhower El Sch
Elementary · Grades 04–05
213 reported students
Public schools near Indiana Area SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area JHS Middle · Indiana Area SD | 06–08 | 628 | 0.4 mi |
| Eisenhower El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | 04–05 | 213 | 1.4 mi |
| East Pike El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 445 | 1.5 mi |
| Indiana County Technology Center High · Indiana County Technology Center | 09–12 | 14 | 1.7 mi |
| Ben Franklin El Sch Elementary · Indiana Area SD | PK–03 | 414 | 2.4 mi |
| Homer-Center JSHS High · Homer-Center SD | 07–12 | 392 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Area SHS
What grades does Indiana Area SHS serve?
Indiana Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Indiana Area SD.
How many students attend Indiana Area SHS?
Indiana Area SHS reported 913 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 924 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Indiana Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 913 students and 53.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Indiana Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Indiana Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indiana Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Indiana Area SHS in?
Indiana Area SHS is part of Indiana Area SD, based in Indiana, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Indiana Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Indiana Area JHS (0.4 mi), Eisenhower El Sch (1.4 mi), East Pike El Sch (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.