How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gary Middle College | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gary, IN | Lake Station, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 202 | 595 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.7% | 64.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gary Middle College | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,886 | $13,018 |
| District | Gary Middle College | Lake Station Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gary Middle College | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| African American | 86.6% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% | 44.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gary Middle College | Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 83:1 | 650:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 40.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 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.