How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Smith-Green Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, Indiana | Churubusco, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 1,127 | 1,132 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Smith-Green Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,319 | $12,313 |
| Federal Revenue | 35.0% | 3.6% |
| State Revenue | 64.6% | 59.5% |
| Local Revenue | 0.5% | 36.9% |
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Federal State Local
Smith-Green Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Smith-Green Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 93.1% |
| African American | 86.6% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 25.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Smith-Green Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 299:1 | 586.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 15.0% |
School Types
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Smith-Green Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.