East Allen County Schools

The East Allen County Schools district in Indiana comprises 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant gaps in academic achievement across the district.

Leo Junior/Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 18th out of 431 Indiana high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, a 92.3% graduation rate, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, New Haven Junior/Senior High School struggles with lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.7%.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student outcomes based on socioeconomic status, with schools serving higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients generally performing worse academically. However, East Allen University, a diverse high school, has achieved strong academic results, demonstrating that diverse learning environments can foster student success. Additionally, Cedarville Elementary School and Woodlan Elementary School stand out as high-performing elementary schools in the district.