West Side Leadership Academy

9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,230 students in grades 9-12, West Side Leadership Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Side Leadership Academy's student population of 1,230 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Leadership Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1343 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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40-44%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
90%
13%
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White
1%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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66%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side Leadership Academy's ranking?
West Side Leadership Academy is ranked #1343 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Side Leadership Academy often compared to?
West Side Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy is 66%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
1,230 students attend West Side Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Side Leadership Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Side Leadership Academy offer ?
West Side Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Side Leadership Academy part of?
West Side Leadership Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.

School Reviews

1   3/27/2020
This school is the worse school ever. It doesn't teach you anything, and the school is completely broke.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lifecheck
5   5/24/2014
I truly a prove this school for my daughter.
- Posted by Parent - ranit

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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