Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Tel:
(219)883-4826
- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy serves 1,199 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's student population of 1,199 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,199 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1651 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | 97% | 12% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.29 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is Gary Middle College (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is 21st Century Charter School Of Gary (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gary Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 344 students
0.3 miles
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219)886-6570 0.3 K-6 344 - Gary Gary Middle College Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 237 students
0.5 miles
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219)888-7120 0.5 9-12 237 - Gary 21st Century Charter School Of Gary Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 888 students
0.6 miles
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219)886-9339 0.6 K-12 888 - Gary Beveridge Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 400 students
0.9 miles
1234 Cleveland St
Gary, IN 46404
(219)977-2123 0.9 K-6 400 - Gary Frankie W Mccullough Academy For Girl Grades: K-8 | 439 students
1.3 miles
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219)977-2129 1.3 K-8 439
School Reviews
| 5 My child is so happy since starting at Thea Bowman Elementary. He enjoys coming to school and continues to excel academically. And when he is happy, I am happy. - Posted by Parent - jolon |
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