Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical's student population of 227 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
86%
13%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical's ranking?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical is ranked #1701 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical?
227 students attend Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical offer ?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical part of?
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical is part of Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical School District.
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