How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Calumet New Tech High School | Excel Center - Gary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, IN | Gary, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 620 | 125 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.3% | 3.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Calumet New Tech High School | Excel Center - Gary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,662 | $5,310 |
| District | Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | Excel Center - Gary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Calumet New Tech High School | Excel Center - Gary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.9% | 10.4% |
| African American | 49.8% | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.9% | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Calumet New Tech High School | Excel Center - Gary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 295:1 | 60:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.