Indiana Area School District is located in the county seat of Indiana County and encompases 82 square miles. The district serves nearly 2,700 students living in Indiana and Shelocta Boroughs and from surrounding White and Armstrong Townships. The school district has provided quality, student centered education for over 170 years. The district also enjoys many educational partnerships, including those with Indiana County Technology Center, Armstrong-Indiana Intermediate unit, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
The district’s elementary facilities consist of four K-5 elementary schools. Students who reside in Armstrong Township attend Ben Franklin Elementary School located at 95 Ben Franklin Road in White Township for K-3rd grade. Students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School located at 1460 School Street in Indiana, PA for 4th and 5th grades. At the secondary level, there is one grade 6-8 junior high school and one grade 9-12 senior high school. Both secondary schools are located on North 5th Street in the Borough of Indiana.
Indiana Area School District student achievement scores rank consistently among the finest schools. A highly professional and dedicated staff provides a high quality education in a nurturing environment. Teaching strategies are tailored to address the needs of all students with varying abilities and learning styles. The district recognizes and encourages the teaching and practice of mutual respect regarding issues of diversity and cultural awareness.
Indiana Area School District Central Administration Office
501 East Pike, Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-8713
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
95 Ben Franklin Rd., Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-5637
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
1460 School St., Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-8566
Indiana Area Junior High School
245 N. 5th St., Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-8568
Indiana Area Senior High School
450 N. 5th St., Indiana, PA 15701 (724) 463-8562