Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School

3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 616 students in grades 6-12, Thomas A Edison Jr-sr 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 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School's student population of 616 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
616 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas A Edison Jr-sr 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 Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is 0.66, 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)
#1642 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr 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.
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr 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.
10-14%
34%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
43%
14%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
37%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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90-94%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas A Edison Jr-sr 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 Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is ranked #1642 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
616 students attend Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School part of?
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School is part of Lake Station Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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