Indiana Area SHS

905 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Indiana Area Senior High School (IASHS), located at 450 N 5th St in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Indiana Area School District. Situated in the county seat of Indiana County, the school occupies a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for its commitment to both traditional core curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce.

The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with student involvement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, IASHS offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that contribute to a vibrant school culture. As the flagship high school for the district, it serves as a focal point for academic and community events, reflecting the values and educational priorities of the surrounding Indiana area.

905

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indiana Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	789
Hispanic	18
Black	44
Asian	28
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
789 (87.2 %)
Black
44 (4.9 %)
Asian
28 (3.1 %)
Two or More
23 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indiana Area SD
Phone:	(724)463-8562
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 217

Grade 10 229

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 236