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Gary Lighthouse Charter School
School · Gary Lighthouse Charter School · Gary, IN
A charter school in Gary, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
725 Clark Road, Gary, IN 46406
- Math 9% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gary Lighthouse Charter School score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gary Lighthouse Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$35,631
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,213 | Compare → |
| Steel City AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Repairer of the Breach Ministries (d211)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 3.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
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.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,319NCES 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.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is listed in Gary Lighthouse Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is a public school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Lighthouse Charter School, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gary Lighthouse Charter School
What grades does Gary Lighthouse Charter School serve?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Lighthouse Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gary Lighthouse Charter School rank in IN?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School ranks #1,189 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Gary Lighthouse Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gary Lighthouse Charter School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gary Lighthouse Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Gary Lighthouse Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gary Lighthouse Charter School a Title I school?
No, Gary Lighthouse Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
100.0% of students at Gary Lighthouse Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (219) 977-9583
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46406)
- 8,513
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 46406; 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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