For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,180 students in 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,180 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
118:1
118:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
92%
14%
% White
n/a
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,590 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,679
$13,125
Spending / Student
$12,590
$12,758
Best 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
21st Century Charter School Of Gary
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gr: K-12 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 118:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,180 students.
What is the rank of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District is ranked #375 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District?
92% of 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District students are Black, 6% 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 School District?
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 118:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,590 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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