Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, West Side Leadership Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 1,013 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Side Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Side Leadership Academy's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Side Leadership Academy 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 West Side Leadership Academy is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
13%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Leadership Academy's ranking?
West Side Leadership Academy is ranked #1704 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Side Leadership Academy often compared to?
West Side Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
1,013 students attend West Side Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Side Leadership Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Side Leadership Academy offer ?
West Side Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Leadership Academy part of?
West Side Leadership Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
This school is the worse school ever. It doesn't teach you anything, and the school is completely broke.
5 5/24/2014
I truly a prove this school for my daughter.
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