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#1100 of 1,823 schools in IN
West Side Leadership Academy
High School · Gary Community School Corp · Gary, IN
A Gary Community School Corp high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 66.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Side Leadership Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Side Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Morton Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,534 | Compare → |
| Excel Center - HammondCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 176 | 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.
Gary Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,740NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Side Leadership Academy is listed in Gary Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Leadership Academy
West Side Leadership Academy is a public high school in Gary, IN, part of Gary Community School Corp, serving approximately 998 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Leadership Academy
What grades does West Side Leadership Academy serve?
West Side Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Leadership Academy rank in IN?
West Side Leadership Academy ranks #1,100 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West Side Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 West Side Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Leadership Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Side Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, West Side Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, West Side Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Leadership Academy?
70.1% of students at West Side Leadership Academy 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
- 998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 413-9870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 66.0%
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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