21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary serves 1,329 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary's student population of 1,329 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 231% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
94%
13%
White
n/a
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1669 out of 1,755 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary?
1,329 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 14:1, 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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