How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Joseph Block Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Chicago, IN | East Chicago, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 436 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.2% | 80.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Joseph Block Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,489 | $16,489 |
| District | School City of East Chicago | School City of East Chicago |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Chicago Central High School | Joseph Block Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| African American | 42.4% | 41.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.8% | 54.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Joseph Block Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 218:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 22.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 151 | 60 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.