D
Needs Improvement
48/100

21st Century Charter Sch of Gary

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 556 Washington St, Gary, IN 46402
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 20% · Math 16% proficient · 6th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
B+
95% 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
1,213
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%6/100reading 2nd percentile, math 10th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%74/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 +0 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 proficiency20% (−27 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−29 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+5 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
Black20%16%reading -14 pts, math +3 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income19%16%reading -24 pts, math -5 pts4th 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 556 Washington St
City Gary
ZIP Code 46402
District 1800046
NCES School ID 180004602162
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46402

Understanding the community around 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $26,101
Per Capita Income $15,671
Poverty Rate 43.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $69,400
Median Rent $847
Owner-Occupied 42.1%
Renter-Occupied 57.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Two or More Races 2.3%
White 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,213
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary has a Repit School Score of 48 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 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary has 1,213 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary serve?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary receive per student?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary receives $18,684 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary in 46402 ▼
Avg Home Value
$61,729
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,150
1-Year Change
-4.3%
% Renters
57.9%

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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