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Gary Lighthouse Charter School

725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,127 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gary Lighthouse Charter 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 4% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Gary Lighthouse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gary Lighthouse Charter School's student population of 1,127 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,127 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gary Lighthouse Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary Lighthouse Charter School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1716 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gary Lighthouse Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gary Lighthouse Charter School 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 2021-22 school year data.
3%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gary Lighthouse Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gary Lighthouse Charter School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gary Lighthouse Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Lighthouse Charter School's ranking?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is ranked #1716 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
The graduation rate of Gary Lighthouse Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
1,127 students attend Gary Lighthouse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gary Lighthouse Charter School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary Lighthouse Charter School?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gary Lighthouse Charter School offer ?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gary Lighthouse Charter School part of?
Gary Lighthouse Charter School is part of Gary Lighthouse Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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