- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gary, IN
West Side Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Side Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180387000648
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Leadership Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Leadership Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387000648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Side Leadership Academy held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180387000648 · Gary, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,232 enr · 25.1:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students)
West Side Leadership Academy held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Side Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- Beveridge Elem 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- Gary Middle Sc 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows West Side Leadership Academy reports 1,232 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Leadership Academy compares
West Side Leadership Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 71% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,232
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
380
in-school suspensions + 602 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.7%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, West Side Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beveridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gary Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Gary
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,232 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Leadership Academy
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has 1,232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy is 25.1:1, which is 58% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Leadership Academy?
84.5% of students at West Side Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Side Leadership Academy is African American at 89.4% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Side Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Leadership Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides West Side Leadership Academy, Gary Community School Corp also operates Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students), and Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch (450 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.