How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Lake Station Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, Indiana | Lake Station, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,127 | 1,125 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Lake Station Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,319 | $13,018 |
| Federal Revenue | 35.0% | 7.7% |
| State Revenue | 64.6% | 65.8% |
| Local Revenue | 0.5% | 26.4% |
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Federal State Local
Lake Station Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Lake Station Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 34.3% |
| African American | 86.6% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 46.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 6.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 67.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Lake Station Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 299:1 | 650:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 35.0% |
School Types
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Lake Station Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.