Enrollment
620
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gary, IN
Calumet New Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Calumet New Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180546000989
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calumet New Tech High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Calumet New Tech High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet New Tech High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180546000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calumet New Tech High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calumet New Tech High School
Calumet New Tech High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 154 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lake Ridge New Tech Schools spends $14,603 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 245 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 620 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gary's high schools, it stands alongside West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students): Calumet New Tech High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch (483 students) and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (447 students) alongside Calumet New Tech High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calumet New Tech High School compares
Calumet New Tech High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 78% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
White 21.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Calumet New Tech High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, which includes Calumet New Tech High School.
$14,603
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 61.2%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Calumet New Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calumet New Tech High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Gary
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Calumet New Tech High School
How many students attend Calumet New Tech High School?
Calumet New Tech High School has 620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gary, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calumet New Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calumet New Tech High School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calumet New Tech High School?
88.2% of students at Calumet New Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calumet New Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Calumet New Tech High School is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Gary, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calumet New Tech High School?
Calumet New Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calumet New Tech High School rank among high schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet New Tech High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gary on the city page.
Is Calumet New Tech High School a good school?
Calumet New Tech High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools?
Besides Calumet New Tech High School, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch (483 students) and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School (447 students). See the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools district page for the complete list.
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