How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, IN | Gary, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 773 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 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 | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,319 | $13,755 |
| District | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Thea Bowman Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| African American | 86.6% | 92.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 2.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 299:1 | 412:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.5% | 30.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.