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West Side Leadership Academy

9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,013 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (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

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Side Leadership Academy's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 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
West Side Leadership Academy 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 West Side Leadership Academy is 0.19, 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)
#1704 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Side Leadership Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side Leadership Academy 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.
10-14%
41%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Side Leadership Academy 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
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Side Leadership Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side Leadership Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Side Leadership Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side Leadership Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Side Leadership Academy 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 West Side Leadership Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side Leadership Academy 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 West Side Leadership Academy's ranking?
West Side Leadership Academy is ranked #1704 out of 1,763 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 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
1,013 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 21:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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