D
Needs Improvement
46/100

East Chicago Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1100 W Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 53% · Math 17% proficient · 25th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
1,021
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 39th percentile, math 12th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+6 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−28 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−18 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black42%12%reading +8 pts, math -1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic62%22%reading +15 pts, math +2 pts68th percentile (list)
Low-income52%17%reading +9 pts, math -4 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1100 W Columbus Drive
City East Chicago
ZIP Code 46312
District 1802880
NCES School ID 180288002272
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46312

Understanding the community around East Chicago Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,434
Per Capita Income $22,539
Poverty Rate 24.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%
High School or Higher 73.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $84,900
Median Rent $779
Owner-Occupied 43.8%
Renter-Occupied 56.2%
View full data for ZIP 46312 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Chicago Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.2%
Black 40.2%
Two or More Races 1.9%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,021
Teachers (FTE) 74.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Chicago Central High School?
East Chicago Central High School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Chicago Central High School?
East Chicago Central High School has 1,021 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does East Chicago Central High School serve?
East Chicago Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Chicago Central High School receive per student?
East Chicago Central High School receives $16,489 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Chicago Central High School in 46312 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,310
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,021
1-Year Change
+2.2%
% Renters
56.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026