What grades does West Side Leadership Academy serve?

West Side Leadership Academy is a High school serving students in Gary, IN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is West Side Leadership Academy located?

West Side Leadership Academy is located at Gary, IN in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy?

West Side Leadership Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What schools are in Gary, IN?

Gary, IN is served by the local school district. West Side Leadership Academy is one of the High schools in the area.

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West Side Leadership Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?

As of the most recent data, 998 students are enrolled at West Side Leadership Academy. It is a High school within the local district.

High|Gary, Indiana|Gary Community School Corp

Gary, IN 46406

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Oct

Fri

Fall Break (No School)Event

Oct

Mon

Fall Break (No School)Event

Nov

Thu

Stem DayEvent

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Nov

Fri

WSLA PAC MeetingEvent

Dec

Fri

Holiday Help FairEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

998

Student:Teacher

21.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Gary Community School Corp

Econ. Disadvantaged

70.1%

Phone

(219)413-9870

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Graduation Rate

66%

Chronic Absenteeism

35.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

31 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

97 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

6 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

268 test takers

Athletics

11 sports, 15 teams

175 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1

Worse than average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,234

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,740

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,823

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$30,740

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 39%State 39%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

10.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

898

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

815

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

82%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

166 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

146 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

136 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

124 (15%)

Autism

108 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

50 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,232

Current enrollment

Growing(+15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Fall Break (No School)

Event

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Fall Break (No School)

Event

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Stem Day

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Gary Community School Corp. West Side Leadership Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	LABOR DAY (HOLIDAY) - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Full Day for staff with PM Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Parent Cafe (McCullough)	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	AM Only - 1/2 Schol Day for Students	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Staff full day with PM Professional Dev.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Synchronous E-Learning (Parent/Teacher Conf)	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Fall Break (No School)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Fall Break (No School)	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Stem Day Check the event notice for activity details and participation information.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	WSLA PAC Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Holiday Help Fair Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—