Calumet New Tech High School

3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Calumet New Tech High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calumet New Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Calumet New Tech High School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Calumet New Tech High School 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 Calumet New Tech High School is 0.69, which is more 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)
#1597 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calumet New Tech High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calumet New Tech High School 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
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Calumet New Tech High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
27%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Calumet New Tech High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Calumet New Tech High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Calumet New Tech High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calumet New Tech High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calumet New Tech High School's ranking?
Calumet New Tech High School is ranked #1597 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calumet New Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Calumet New Tech High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calumet New Tech High School?
619 students attend Calumet New Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Calumet New Tech High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calumet New Tech High School?
Calumet New Tech High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calumet New Tech High School offer ?
Calumet New Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Calumet New Tech High School part of?
Calumet New Tech High School is part of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   3/19/2015
I find it interesting that the graduation rates have went down in the past 5 years from 99 % to 71 %. I wonder why that is? The student teacher ratio is higher than other schools, so you would think that would have a positive influence on the students thus creating more graduations. Is it the "New Tech" that`s a problem? Are children having a problem with the computerized system? Is it the use of standardize tests? I guess this isn`t the place to ask questions but it has my mind wondering.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kmart
2   10/11/2010
I feel this school is not a good school to send your kids to tge staff is very disrespectful begining with fred sanchez
- Posted by Parent - cantu

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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