For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,138 students in Gary 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 Gary Lighthouse Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (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
1,138 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gary 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.5%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
87%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
62%
% 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 $20,881 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,915 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,881
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,915
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gary Lighthouse Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gr: K-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gary Lighthouse Charter School District?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,138 students.
What is the rank of Gary Lighthouse Charter School District?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School District is ranked #373 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 Gary Lighthouse Charter School District?
87% of Gary Lighthouse Charter School District students are Black, 9% 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 District?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Gary Lighthouse Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,915 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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