- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180546000989
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Calumet New Tech High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180546000989 · Gary, IN High · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 16.3:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch (483 students)
Calumet New Tech High School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Calumet New Tech High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calumet New Tech High School
620 students
- Longfellow New
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
483 students
- Lake Ridge New
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
447 students
What this shows Calumet New Tech High School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calumet New Tech High School compares
Calumet New Tech High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.