Serving 1,066 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gary Lighthouse Charter 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 4% (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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary Lighthouse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gary Lighthouse Charter School's student population of 1,066 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gary Lighthouse Charter 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 Gary Lighthouse Charter School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
89%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Lighthouse Charter School's ranking?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is ranked #1716 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Gary Lighthouse Charter School often compared to?
Gary Lighthouse Charter Schoolis 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?
4% 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 Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
The graduation rate of Gary Lighthouse Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
1,066 students attend Gary Lighthouse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gary Lighthouse Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gary Lighthouse Charter School offer ?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gary Lighthouse Charter School part of?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is part of Gary Lighthouse Charter School District.
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