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:
371st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,691 Help


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:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,021

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.2%
African American:
40.2%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Chicago Central High School ranks worse than 86.1% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.02. (See more...)
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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.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.2%), African American (40.2%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 371st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See East Chicago Central High School in the ranking list.)

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School City of East Chicago:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of East Chicago 344th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.01 335th 349 4.0%
2006 7.26 332nd 349 4.9%
2007 7.69 334th 354 5.6%
2008 4.20 339th 360 5.8%
2009 5.50 340th 364 6.6%
2010 6.43 345th 362 4.7%
2011 3.15 357th 364 1.9%
2012 4.77 362nd 373 2.9%
2013 6.56 337th 353 4.5%
2014 6.17 355th 379 6.3%
2015 10.95 357th 400 10.8%
2016 7.58 363rd 394 7.9%
2017 5.65 358th 380 5.8%
2018 8.64 356th 385 7.5%
2019 18.95 331st 389 14.9%
2021 23.39 312th 388 19.6%
2022 10.50 363rd 409 11.2%
2023 11.91 362nd 398 9.0%
2024 15.02 371st 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 31st 74 58.1%
2024 56.93 27th 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 285th 285 0.0%
2024 15.03 269th 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 321st 379 15.3%
2024 19.00 319th 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 354th 388 8.8%
2024 12.52 352nd 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 351st 383 8.4%
2024 13.79 352nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.70 77th 125 38.4%
2023 32.47 78th 125 37.6%
2024 30.40 91st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.95 123rd 164 25.0%
2023 21.95 135th 166 18.7%
2024 34.06 121st 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.

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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
2024 5 410 2 584 1 0 19 0 1021

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
2024 1021 74.6 13.6 74.8

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
2024 1021 74.6 13.6 74.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 331st of 389 High schoolsRanks 362nd 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)9.14.9
 4.3%
   End of Course Biology (School City of East Chicago)9.14.9
 4.3%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11411079
 5.4%
African American500456
 8.8%
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic606577
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2413
 45.8%
Two or More Races1129
 163.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%77.4%
 3.3%


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

Students at East Chicago Central High School are 57% Hispanic, 40% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,021 students attended East Chicago Central High School.


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