For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 495 students in East Chicago Lighthouse Charter 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 East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
1,914 Schools
# Students
495 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter 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.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
41%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
55%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
62%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,713 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,141 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,713
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,141
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District?
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 495 students.
What is the rank of East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District?
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District is ranked #369 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 East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District?
55% of East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District students are Black, 41% 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 East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District?
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,141 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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