How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Indianapolis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, Indiana | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,127 | 22,027 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 54 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 23.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Indianapolis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,087 | $26,790 |
| Federal Revenue | 35.0% | 12.3% |
| State Revenue | 64.6% | 53.5% |
| Local Revenue | 0.5% | 34.1% |
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
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Indianapolis Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Indianapolis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 23.0% |
| African American | 86.6% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 33.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 67.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Indianapolis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 95 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 284.5:1 | 306.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 57.3% | 39.0% |
School Types
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Indianapolis Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.