East Chicago Central High School vs. Merrillville High School
Should I attend East Chicago Central High School or Merrillville High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Chicago Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Merrillville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12, East Chicago Central High 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,004 students in grades 9-12, Merrillville High 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 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,109 students
2,004 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
136 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#885 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#956 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
67%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
317
509
Grade 10 Students
288
495
Grade 11 Students
249
492
Grade 12 Students
253
507
Ungraded Students
2
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
54%
18%
% Black
42%
67%
% White
1%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
