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#1054 of 1,823 schools in IN
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
School · 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary · Gary, IN
A charter school in Gary, IN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
556 Washington St, Gary, IN 46402
- Math 19% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,125
Median home value
$61,200
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
44.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Steel City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is listed in 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is a public school in Gary, IN, part of 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary, serving approximately 1,213 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
What grades does 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary serve?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary has an enrollment of approximately 1,213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary rank in IN?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary ranks #1,054 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary's MySchoolScout rating?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary a charter school?
Yes, 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary a Title I school?
No, 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
78.8% of students at 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (219) 886-9339
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46402)
- 5,636
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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