- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indiana, PA
Indiana Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421215002325
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Area Shs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Indiana · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Area Shs has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Area Shs ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Indiana, PA.
School address
District: Indiana Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421215002325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Indiana Area Shs held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421215002325 · Indiana, PA High · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 16.6:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Indiana Area Jhs (628 students)
Indiana Area Shs held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Indiana Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Indiana Area Shs
913 students
- Indiana Area J
Indiana Area Jhs
628 students
- East Pike El S
East Pike El Sch
445 students
- Ben Franklin E
Ben Franklin El Sch
414 students
- Eisenhower El 213
Eisenhower El Sch
213 students
- Horace Mann El 190
Horace Mann El Sch
190 students
What this shows Indiana Area Shs reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Area Shs compares
Indiana Area Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Indiana Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indiana Area Sd reports $18,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indiana Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Area Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Pike El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Indiana
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~913 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Area Shs
How many students attend Indiana Area Shs?
Indiana Area Shs has 913 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indiana, PA. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Area Shs is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Area Shs?
36.1% of students at Indiana Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Area Shs is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Indiana, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Area Shs?
Indiana Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indiana Area Shs rank among public schools in Indiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Area Shs ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Indiana, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Indiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Indiana Area Sd?
Besides Indiana Area Shs, Indiana Area Sd also operates Indiana Area Jhs (628 students), East Pike El Sch (445 students), and Ben Franklin El Sch (414 students). See the Indiana Area Sd district page for the complete list.