The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a nationally ranked public boarding magnet high school located on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Academy offers both residential and non-residential options for juniors and seniors.
Serving 205 students in grades 10-12, Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn's student population of 205 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn ranks within the top 1% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1763 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
7%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn's ranking?
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn is ranked #8 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn often compared to?
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmnis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford-north Lawrence High School, West Side Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn?
The graduation rate of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn?
205 students attend Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn?
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn offer ?
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn part of?
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn is part of Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn School District.
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