Is East Chicago Central High School a good school?

East Chicago Central High School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Indiana high schools.

How many students attend East Chicago Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended East Chicago Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Chicago Central High School?

Students at East Chicago Central High School are 53% Hispanic, 42% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

What schools feed into East Chicago Central High School?

East Chicago Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary : Benjamin Harrison Elementary School Elementary : George Washington Elementary School Elementary : William McKinley Elementary School Middle : Joseph Block Middle School

East Chicago Central High School

Summary:

East Chicago Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in East Chicago, Indiana, with a student population of 1,079. The school is part of the School City of East Chicago district, which is ranked 342 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Chicago Central High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Indiana high schools, with only 25.94% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and just 3.35% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.51% and 31.14%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate of 74.0% in 2022-2023 is also significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, 35.3% of students were chronically absent in 2022-2023, much higher than the 19.6% rate at nearby Highland High School.

Despite spending approximately $13,691 per student, which is higher than the spending at nearby high-performing schools like Munster High School ($9,860 per student) and Highland High School ($10,745 per student), East Chicago Central High School's academic outcomes remain significantly lower than its peers. This suggests that the issue may not be solely related to funding and resources, but rather a need to address the root causes of these challenges, such as improving student engagement, strengthening instructional practices, and providing targeted support for struggling students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312

(219) 391-4000

District: School City of East Chicago

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,691

Feeder schools for East Chicago Central High School:

Elementary:	Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
	Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
	George Washington Elementary School
	William McKinley Elementary School
Middle:	Joseph Block Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 1,079

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.5%

African American:

42.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Chicago Central High School ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Chicago Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.5%), African American (42.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare East Chicago Central High School employs 77.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Chicago Central High School is $13,691.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Chicago Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Chicago Central High School 371^st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See East Chicago Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

School City of East Chicago:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of East Chicago 344^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Chicago Central High School

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Rank History for all students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	5.01	335^th	349	4.0%
2006	7.26	332^nd	349	4.9%
2007	7.69	334^th	354	5.6%
2008	4.20	339^th	360	5.8%
2009	5.50	340^th	364	6.6%
2010	6.43	345^th	362	4.7%
2011	3.15	357^th	364	1.9%
2012	4.77	362^nd	373	2.9%
2013	6.56	337^th	353	4.5%
2014	6.17	355^th	379	6.3%
2015	10.95	357^th	400	10.8%
2016	7.58	363^rd	394	7.9%
2017	5.65	358^th	380	5.8%
2018	8.64	356^th	385	7.5%
2019	18.95	331^st	389	14.9%
2021	23.39	312^th	388	19.6%
2022	10.50	363^rd	409	11.2%
2023	11.91	362^nd	398	9.0%
2024	15.02	371^st	431	13.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.56	31^st	74	58.1%
2024	56.93	27^th	94	71.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.82	285^th	285	0.0%
2024	15.03	269^th	289	6.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.71	321^st	379	15.3%
2024	19.00	319^th	377	15.4%

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Rank History for Female students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.09	354^th	388	8.8%
2024	12.52	352^nd	392	10.2%

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Rank History for Male students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.68	351^st	383	8.4%
2024	13.79	352^nd	392	10.2%

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Rank History for African American students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	33.70	77^th	125	38.4%
2023	32.47	78^th	125	37.6%
2024	30.40	91^st	132	31.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Chicago Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	25.95	123^rd	164	25.0%
2023	21.95	135^th	166	18.7%
2024	34.06	121^st	184	34.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Chicago Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	205	1012	3	1340	0	n/a	n/a	-357	2203
1989	125	878	6	1070	0	n/a	n/a	0	2079
1990	134	845	3	1075	0	n/a	n/a	0	2057
1991	105	843	0	1086	0	n/a	n/a	0	2034
1992	101	887	0	1107	0	n/a	n/a	0	2095
1993	92	829	0	1077	0	n/a	n/a	0	1998
1994	109	891	0	1155	2	n/a	n/a	0	2157
1995	88	780	1	987	4	n/a	n/a	0	1860
1996	88	780	1	987	4	n/a	n/a	0	1860
1997	94	820	2	997	3	n/a	n/a	0	1916
1998	74	747	2	919	1	n/a	n/a	0	1743
1999	63	724	0	865	1	n/a	n/a	0	1653
2000	82	750	3	821	0	n/a	n/a	0	1656
2001	59	661	8	727	0	n/a	n/a	0	1455
2002	66	647	3	700	0	n/a	n/a	0	1416
2003	66	647	3	700	0	n/a	n/a	0	1416
2004	68	641	3	698	0	n/a	n/a	0	1410
2005	63	638	3	688	0	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2006	54	652	5	692	0	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2007	37	706	5	669	0	n/a	n/a	16	1433
2008	40	773	5	702	1	n/a	n/a	11	1532
2009	34	800	4	692	1	n/a	n/a	15	1546
2010	31	789	3	740	1	n/a	n/a	14	1578
2011	28	721	2	810	1	0	13	0	1575
2012	11	643	0	703	0	0	15	0	1372
2013	10	583	0	636	0	0	9	0	1238
2014	19	574	1	615	1	0	7	0	1217
2015	21	589	1	557	1	0	7	0	1176
2016	18	607	1	592	0	0	7	0	1225
2017	19	595	1	607	0	0	14	0	1236
2018	18	528	0	576	0	0	9	0	1131
2019	24	500	0	606	0	0	11	0	1141
2020	16	457	0	564	1	0	16	0	1054
2021	19	471	0	591	0	0	23	0	1104
2022	15	465	2	597	2	0	28	0	1109
2023	13	456	2	577	2	0	29	0	1079

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Chicago Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2203	96.5	22.8	45.7
1989	2079	97.0	21.4	41.7
1990	2057	100.0	20.5	41.5
1991	2034	110.0	18.4	44.3
1992	2095	113.5	18.4	50.8
1993	1998	114.5	17.4	66.4
1994	2157	114.5	18.8	51.3
1995	1860	108.5	17.1	56.7
1996	1860	108.5	17.1	56.7
1997	1916	112.5	17.0	52.7
1998	1743	112.5	15.5	63.2
1999	1653	111.5	14.8	70.5
2000	1656	109.5	15.1	66.9
2001	1455	105.0	13.9	76.8
2002	1416	91.5	15.5	76.3
2003	1416	91.5	15.5	76.3
2004	1410	91.5	15.4	80.7
2005	1392	93.5	14.9	82.3
2006	1403	90.4	15.5	82.3
2007	1433	n/a	n/a	83.9
2008	1532	81.0	18.9	85.7
2009	1546	80.0	19.3	88.4
2010	1578	93.0	16.9	93.2
2011	1575	110.3	14.2	87.9
2012	1372	104.0	13.1	87.2
2013	1238	96.6	12.8	92.8
2014	1217	92.0	13.2	87.4
2015	1176	71.0	16.5	88.4
2016	1225	75.0	16.3	80.2
2017	1236	74.0	16.7	84.4
2018	1131	77.3	14.6	88.4
2019	1141	77.6	14.6	80.7
2020	1054	79.5	13.2	73
2021	1104	76.9	14.3	79.7
2022	1109	74.9	14.8	74.5
2023	1079	77.7	13.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Chicago Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2203	96.5	22.8	45.7
1989	2079	97.0	21.4	41.7
1990	2057	100.0	20.5	41.5
1991	2034	110.0	18.4	44.3
1992	2095	113.5	18.4	50.8
1993	1998	114.5	17.4	66.4
1994	2157	114.5	18.8	51.3
1995	1860	108.5	17.1	56.7
1996	1860	108.5	17.1	56.7
1997	1916	112.5	17.0	52.7
1998	1743	112.5	15.5	63.2
1999	1653	111.5	14.8	70.5
2000	1656	109.5	15.1	66.9
2001	1455	105.0	13.9	76.8
2002	1416	91.5	15.5	76.3
2003	1416	91.5	15.5	76.3
2004	1410	91.5	15.4	80.7
2005	1392	93.5	14.9	82.3
2006	1403	90.4	15.5	82.3
2007	1433	n/a	n/a	83.9
2008	1532	81.0	18.9	85.7
2009	1546	80.0	19.3	88.4
2010	1578	93.0	16.9	93.2
2011	1575	110.3	14.2	87.9
2012	1372	104.0	13.1	87.2
2013	1238	96.6	12.8	92.8
2014	1217	92.0	13.2	87.4
2015	1176	71.0	16.5	88.4
2016	1225	75.0	16.3	80.2
2017	1236	74.0	16.7	84.4
2018	1131	77.3	14.6	88.4
2019	1141	77.6	14.6	80.7
2020	1054	79.5	13.2	73
2021	1104	76.9	14.3	79.7
2022	1109	74.9	14.8	74.5
2023	1079	77.7	13.8	77.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Chicago Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,395 (10.3%)	$12,207 (89.7%)	$13,602
2020	$1,325 (9.8%)	$12,204 (90.2%)	$13,529
2021	$1,708 (13.5%)	$10,934 (86.5%)	$12,643
2022	$2,551 (18.6%)	$11,139 (81.4%)	$13,690

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Chicago Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 331^st of 389 High schools	Ranks 362^nd of 398 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (East Chicago Central High School)	9.1	4.9	4.3%
End of Course Biology (School City of East Chicago)	9.1	4.9	4.3%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1141	1079	5.4%
African American	500	456	8.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	606	577	4.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	13	45.8%
Two or More Races	11	29	163.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	77.4%	3.3%

Schools Near East Chicago Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Chicago Central High School	Public	9-12	1100 W Columbus Drive	East Chicago	46312	Lake County	School City of East Chicago	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 391-4000	1,079	78	13.8	77.4%	13 (1.2%)	456 (42.3%)	577 (53.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.7%)	15	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%		11.9	362^nd of 398 public high schools	9.0%	9	25.9	3.4									23.1	$13,691	$2,551	$11,139
Hammond Academy of Science & Technical	Public, Charter	6-12	33 Muenich Ct	Hammond	46320	Lake County	Hammond Academy of Science & Technical	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 852-0500	564	38	14.8	69.1%	64 (11.3%)	108 (19.1%)	369 (65.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.2%)	60.9	134^th of 431 public high schools	68.9%		28.4	297^th of 398 public high schools	25.4%	163	60.9	23.2	40.0	28.3	31.7	33.3	21.1	12.0	21.3	17.9	40.5	$9,007	$1,065	$7,941
Area Career Center	Public	6-12	5727 Sohl Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	No	(219) 933-2428	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hammond Central High School	Public	9-12	5926 Calumet Ave	Hammond	46320	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2442	1,863	97	19.2	73.3%	110 (5.9%)	625 (33.5%)	1,061 (57.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (3.4%)	9	391^st of 431 public high schools	9.3%		9.5	367^th of 398 public high schools	7.8%	24	21.5	1.1									10.1	$11,522	$1,792	$9,730
Whiting High School	Public	9-12	1751 Oliver St	Whiting	46394	Lake County	School City of Whiting	No	No	No	No	(219) 659-0255	441	22	19.7	68.0%	89 (20.2%)	24 (5.4%)	322 (73.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	28.2	314^th of 431 public high schools	27.1%		16.8	341^st of 398 public high schools	14.3%	27	38.1	11.3									26.3	$9,570	$658	$8,912
Excel Center - Hammond	Public, Charter	9-12	3438 169th Street	Hammond	46323	Lake County	Excel Center - Hammond	Yes	No	No	No	(219) 844-1911	195	9	21.6	44.6%	26 (13.3%)	55 (28.2%)	107 (54.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$5,573	$49	$5,524
Morton Senior High School	Public	9-12	6915 Grand Ave	Hammond	46323	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7316	1,609	87	18.4	69.2%	186 (11.6%)	712 (44.3%)	635 (39.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.4%)	12	380^th of 431 public high schools	11.8%		14.2	353^rd of 398 public high schools	11.3%	27	27.1	1.6									13.5	$12,211	$1,830	$10,381
West Side Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	9th & Gerry St	Gary	46406	Lake County	Gary Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 413-9870	1,013	49	20.6	85.5%	12 (1.2%)	910 (89.8%)	44 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.6%)	7.2	406^th of 431 public high schools	5.8%		6.6	379^th of 398 public high schools	4.8%	27	16.7	1.4									5.4	$17,393	$5,018	$12,374
Munster High School	Public	9-12	8808 Columbia Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	No	(219) 836-3200	1,564	85	18.4	22.9%	753 (48.1%)	168 (10.7%)	464 (29.7%)	113 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.2%)	88.6	20^th of 431 public high schools	95.4%		88.7	18^th of 398 public high schools	95.5%	2	79.7	54.7									54.6	$9,860	$673	$9,188
Highland High School	Public	9-12	9135 Erie St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	No	(219) 922-5610	987	58	17.1	42.0%	497 (50.4%)	97 (9.8%)	351 (35.6%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (2.9%)	57.3	153^rd of 431 public high schools	64.5%		51	171^st of 398 public high schools	57.0%	18	57.4	29.7									31.0	$10,745	$403	$10,343

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