How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East Chicago Lighthouse Charter | School City of East Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Chicago, Indiana | East Chicago, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 473 | 3,348 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East Chicago Lighthouse Charter | School City of East Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,575 | $16,716 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.0% | 22.2% |
| State Revenue | 62.9% | 57.9% |
| Local Revenue | 3.1% | 19.9% |
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter
Federal State Local
School City of East Chicago
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East Chicago Lighthouse Charter | School City of East Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| African American | 54.9% | 44.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.4% | 51.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.0% | 67.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East Chicago Lighthouse Charter | School City of East Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 492:1 | 264:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.6% | 36.7% |
School Types
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
School City of East Chicago
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.