How do these schools compare?
| Metric | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, IN | Gary, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 773 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | - | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.7% | 59.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,949 | $13,755 |
| District | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Thea Bowman Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| African American | 92.2% | 92.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 663:1 | 412:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.7% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 42 | 166 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.