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#1136 of 1,823 schools in IN
Calumet New Tech High School
High School · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Gary, IN
A Lake Ridge New Tech Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3900 Calhoun St, Gary, IN 46408
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calumet New Tech High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calumet New Tech High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$47,063
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calumet New Tech High School is listed in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calumet New Tech High School
Calumet New Tech High School is a public high school in Gary, IN, part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, serving approximately 612 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calumet New Tech High School
What grades does Calumet New Tech High School serve?
Calumet New Tech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Calumet New Tech High School?
Calumet New Tech High School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calumet New Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calumet New Tech High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calumet New Tech High School rank in IN?
Calumet New Tech High School ranks #1,136 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Calumet New Tech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calumet New Tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Calumet New Tech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calumet New Tech High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Calumet New Tech High School a charter school?
No, Calumet New Tech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calumet New Tech High School a Title I school?
No, Calumet New Tech High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calumet New Tech High School?
88.4% of students at Calumet New Tech High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (219) 838-6990
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 46408)
- 15,571
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46408; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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