How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Whiting High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Chicago, IN | Whiting, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 445 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 18.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.5% | 58.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Whiting High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,716 | $11,523 |
| District | School City of East Chicago | School City of Whiting |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Chicago Central High School | Whiting High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 17.5% |
| African American | 42.4% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.8% | 74.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Chicago Central High School | Whiting High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 276:1 | 481:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.8% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 151 | 133 |
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.