- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Chicago, IN
East Chicago Central High School
Federal NCES profile for East Chicago Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180288002272
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Chicago Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Chicago Central High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Chicago Central High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288002272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
East Chicago Central High School shrank from 1,079 students in 2022-23 to 1,021 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 180288002272 · East Chicago, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 13.7:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students)
East Chicago Central High School shrank from 1,079 students in 2022-23 to 1,021 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Chicago Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Chicago Central High School
1,052 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
509 students
- Joseph Block M
Joseph Block Middle School
436 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- Benjamin Harri 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- Abraham Lincol 282
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
282 students
What this shows East Chicago Central High School reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Chicago Central High School compares
East Chicago Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 285 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
African American 42.4%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, East Chicago Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of East Chicago reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Chicago Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Chicago Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Chicago Central High School
How many students attend East Chicago Central High School?
East Chicago Central High School has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,079 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Chicago Central High School?
76.2% of students at East Chicago Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Chicago Central High School?
The largest demographic group at East Chicago Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Chicago Central High School?
East Chicago Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Chicago Central High School rank among public schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, East Chicago Central High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in East Chicago, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides East Chicago Central High School, School City of East Chicago also operates William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students), Joseph Block Middle School (436 students), and George Washington Elementary Sch (433 students). See the School City of East Chicago district page for the complete list.