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IN Academy for Science Math & Humanities

Public | 11-12 | 295 students

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Posted January 30, 2013

This has been the best educatioal experience for our son. The scholarships that he has been getting have been a dream come true. IASMH has taught our son responsibility in study habbits and living that has made him ready for his future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2009

Academically, the Academy is the state's best high school. It is a great experience and learning environment. I highly recommend it for students who want a challenging environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

One of the best residential high school in the state.Very suportive teachers that has the time and the interest to meet personally with the students, a very strong curriculum, a gifted student group and many travel abroad summer opportunities and internships. My child thrived in this school. But you have to be self motivated and willing to work hard.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 2, 2009

Our son graduated from this excellent school this year. If your child is gifted, motivated and likes to be challenged this is the place to cometo! A challenging curriculuim with very supportive teachers, a diverse student body, availability of numerous AP/Dual credit classes, focus on learning, a vibrant social mileu though lacking some in extracurricular activities makes this magnet residential school one of the best in the state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2008

I had 2 children go here. It is a different experience for each. Great cultural diversity. Good security and extracurriculars since kids stay in dorms. All classes are like AP classes. Teachers really care about kids. Difficult for parents to participate in school activities since school has kids from all over the state and you may not live close. Your child must be responsible and self-motivated to go here.
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Posted December 21, 2006

The Indiana Academy is clearly the best school in the state. It allows students to live in a social, safe environment while learning to be independent. The administration is kind and willing to help out in any case; teachers have specified office times designed for students to seek help in the respective course. Courses are very challenging, and designed for the brightest of students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 8, 2005

As a former student I realize now that i'm in college that i learned a lot from going to this school. It's a very difficult school though and not for everyone. I would say that if i could go back knowing what i know now i would choose to stay at my original school. that is just a personal preference though. I felt like they didn't allow any social life and that hurt me as i am a social person.
—Submitted by John, a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 70% in 2012.

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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 46% in 2012.

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The state average for English was 78% in 2012.

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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Indiana used the End-of-Course (ECA) assessment to test students in middle and high school in Algebra I, Biology I, and English 10. The ECA is a criterion-referenced assessment developed specifically for students completing their instruction in Algebra I, Biology I, or English 10. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

See Indiana's state standards

Source: Indiana Department of Education

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College readiness rating 2011***
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Percent of graduates taking SAT: 96%
Average Composite SAT score: 1253

***This rating is based on the average SAT scores of students that graduated in 2011. ACT scores were used if more students took that test. Data is provided by the Indiana Department of Education.

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 73%
Asian 6% 2%
Black 6% 12%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Hispanic 3% 8%
American Indian N/A 0%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A47%
Special education 2%N/A15%
English learners 0%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Wagoner Hall
Ball St University
Muncie, IN 47306
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Phone: (765) 285-8102

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