21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary

556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,337 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary's student population of 1,337 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 248% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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School Rankings

21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1685 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
38%
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12%
41%
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5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
94%
13%
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White
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64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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≥95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary's ranking?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is ranked #1685 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary often compared to?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Garyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary?
The graduation rate of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary?
1,337 students attend 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary offer ?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary part of?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is part of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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