IHSAA Conference-Independent Schools
| This list is part of a series on |
| High school athletic conferences in Indiana |
|---|
 |
| Allen County – Metropolitan |
| Mid-Eastern – Northwestern |
| Ohio River Valley – Western Indiana |
| Independents |
The schools listed below are members of the Indiana High School Athletic Association and are not members of a conference. Of these, several were at one time members of a conference but became independent because of budget and travel concerns. However, some of them, mostly private schools, are also independent in order to better prepare for the state tournament, a practice that the IHSAA has begun to crack down on in recent years.
Indiana's class system
Indiana's classes are determined by skill level, broken into categories of roughly equal skill depending on the sport. The 2011–12 school year marks a change in the classification period, as schools are reclassified in all class sports biennially instead of quadrennially.
It is also important to note that some schools (mostly private) are placed in classes higher than their enrollment. This is due to a new IHSAA rule that took effect for the 2012–13 year that dictates that a school that has made two appearances at the state championships in a row, win or lose, is automatically moved up into the next class. These 58 schools are independent members of the IHSAA.
| School | City | Mascot | Colors | Enrollment 2023–24 | IHSAA Class | IHSAA Football Class | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Academy | Gary | Cougars | 408 | A | -- | 45 Lake | |
| Believe Circle City | Indianapolis | Cyclones | 80 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Bowman Academy | Gary | Eagles | 277 | AA | AA | 45 Lake | |
| Carmel | Carmel | Greyhounds | 5200 | AAAA | AAAAAA | 29 Hamilton | |
| Center Grove | Greenwood | Trojans | 2893 | AAAA | AAAAAA | 41 Johnson | |
| Christian Academy of Indiana | New Albany | Warriors | 295 | A | -- | 22 Floyd | |
| Clarksville | Clarksville | Generals | 385 | AA | AA | 10 Clark | |
| Culver Academies | Culver | Eagles | 832 | AAA | AAAA | 50 Marshall | |
| Dugger Union | Dugger | Bulldogs | 200 | A | -- | 77 Sullivan | |
| Evansville Christian | Evansville | Eagles | 235 | A | -- | 82 Vanderburgh | |
| Evansville Day School | Evansville | Eagles | 81 | A | 82 Vanderburgh | ||
| Fort Wayne Blackhawk | Fort Wayne | Braves | 270 | A | A | 02 Allen | |
| GEO Next Generation | Indianapolis | Eagles | 204 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Hammond Science & Tech | Hammond | Hawks | 291 | A | -- | 45 Lake | |
| Indiana School for the Blind | Indianapolis | Rockets | 57 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Indiana School for the Deaf | Indianapolis | Orioles | 81 | A | A | 49 Marion | |
| Indianapolis Cathedral | Indianapolis | Fighting Irish | 1,172 | AAAA | AAAAAA | 49 Marion | |
| IndianapolisRooted School | Indianapolis | Royals | 105 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| KIPP Indy Legacy | Indianapolis | The Pride | 331 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Lakewood Park Christian | Auburn | Panthers | 181 | A | -- | 17 DeKalb | |
| Lapel | Lapel | Bulldogs | 466 | AA | AA | 48 Madison | |
| Lighthouse CPA | Gary | Lions | 560 | AA | -- | 45 Lake | |
| Madison | Madison | Cougars | 760 | AAA | AAAA | 39 Jefferson | |
| Marquette Catholic | Michigan City | Blazers | 223 | A | -- | 46 LaPorte | |
| MTI School ofKnowledge | Indianapolis | Phoenix | 113 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Oldenburg Academy | Oldenburg | Twisters | 151 | A | A | 24 Franklin | |
| Providence | Clarksville | Pioneers | 371 | AA | AA | 10 Clark | |
| Providence Cristo Rey | Indianapolis | Wolves | 237 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Purdue Polytechnic Broad Ripple | Indianapolis | Lynx | 262 | A | -- | 49 Marion | |
| Rock CreekAcademy | Sellersburg | Lions | 177 | A | A | 10 Clark | |
| St. Thomas More | South Bend | Griffins | 47 | A | -- | 10 St. Joseph | |
| Signature | Evansville | Penguins | 361 | AA | -- | 82 Vanderburgh | |
| Smith Academy | Fort Wayne | Fighting 54th | 32 | A | -- | 02 Allen | |
| Traders PointChristian | Whitestown | Knights | 54 | A | -- | 06 Boone | |
| Trinity Lutheran | Seymour | Cougars | 166 | A | A | 36 Jackson |
Defunct independent schools
These are schools that were independent at the time of their closing.This list is incomplete.
| School | City | Mascot | Colors | County | Year closed | Reason for Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Southside | Muncie | Rebels | 18 Delaware | 2014 | consolidated into Muncie Central | |
| NewHarmony | New Harmony | Rappites | 65 Posey | 2012 | consolidated into North Posey |
Independent football members
These schools are independent in football, but play other sports within a conference.
| School | City | Mascot | Colors | Enrollment | IHSAA Football Class | Primary Conference | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Prep | Anderson | Jets | 309 | A | Pioneer | 48 Madison | |
| Indianapolis Shortridge | Indianapolis | Blue Devils | 1,159 | AAAA | Pioneer | ||
| Linton-Stockton | Linton | Miners | 387 | AA | |||
| Tecumseh | Lynnville | Braves | 286 | A |
References
Resources
- Conference Alignments
- IHSAA 2009-10 Roster
