INHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24
East Chicago Central High School — School Profile & District Info
High|East Chicago, Indiana|School City of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN 46312
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,021
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
School City of East ChicagoEcon. Disadvantaged
74.8%
Phone
(219)391-4000School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
56%
79th percentile in IN
Math Proficiency
23%
25th percentile in IN
Graduation Rate
67%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
8 courses offered
65 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
53 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
132 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
210 test takers
Athletics
18 sports, 22 teams
282 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Near average in INTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,100
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
75
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,716
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,517
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,909
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 60%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
637
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
583
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
57%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
194 (33%)
Autism
100 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
84 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
78 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
37 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
21 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,052
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago Central High School has a total enrollment of 1,021 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in East Chicago, IN.
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