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Alumni: what's one memory from East Chicago Central High School that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
1,052
High
DISTRICT 461 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO·NCES 180288002272
East Chicago Central High School
1100 W Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312 · (219) 391-4000 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,052 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
79 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
761 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 285 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 254 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 259 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 251 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 3 | 0% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within School City of East Chicago. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East Chicago Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School this school | 1,052 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center Indianapolis | 1,243 | 67.7% | N/A |
| Ben Davis University High School Indianapolis | 375 | 73.6% | N/A |
| Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis | 2,360 | 61.5% | N/A |
| River Forest High School Hobart | 565 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hammond | 578 | 68.0% | 30.6% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Chicago Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,052 | #99 of 392 | #10 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #116 of 359 | #2 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #86 of 360 | #12 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.3% | #9 of 373 | #2 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.0% | #118 of 201 | #6 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,052
-52 (-5%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 2,034
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,052 | 79.2 | 13.3:1 | 72% (761) |
| 2023-24 | 1,021 | 74.7 | 13.7:1 | 75% (764) |
| 2022-23 | 1,079 | 77.8 | 13.9:1 | 77% (835) |
| 2020-21 | 1,104 | 76 | 14.5:1 | 80% (880) |
| 2017-18 | 1,131 | 77.4 | 14.6:1 | 88% (1,000) |
| 2015-16 | 1,225 | 75 | 16.3:1 | 80% (983) |
| 2010-11 | 1,575 | 110 | 14.3:1 | 88% (1,385) |
| 2000-01 | 1,455 | 105 | 13.9:1 | 77% (1,118) |
| 1990-91 | 2,034 | 110 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Chicago Central High School.
About East Chicago Central High School
As a medium-sized high school, East Chicago Central High School serves students in East Chicago, Indiana. Enrolled students number 1,052 students, in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 29% higher than the average for high schools in Indiana, which is about 816.
School City of East Chicago (7 schools, 3,225 students) runs East Chicago Central High School.
Hispanic students are the majority at East Chicago Central High School, with 55% of enrollment. Other groups include 42% Black. By comparison, Lake County residents are about 21% Hispanic. East Chicago Central High School's diversity index is 52%, against a US figure of 70%.
East Chicago Central High School operates with 79.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 13.3:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. About 72% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Among public schools in Lake County, the average eligibility rate is 47%.
In Lake County (population about 500,379), the median household income is $71,493, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. There are 121 public schools in Lake County, enrolling about 74,661 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Carrie Gosch PK Center, about 0.3 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
East Chicago Central High School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 52 fewer students in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 14.5 to 13.3 over 4 years.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
500,379
Census ACS
Median income
$71,493
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
74,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in School City of East Chicago
- William McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
- Joseph Block Middle SchoolMiddle · 436 students
- George Washington Elementary SchElementary · 433 students
- Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchElementary · 400 students
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 282 students
- Carrie Gosch PK CenterElementary · 113 students
Other schools in East Chicago
- William McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary · 509 students
- East Chicago LighthouseElementary · 495 students
- Joseph Block Middle SchoolMiddle · 436 students
- George Washington Elementary SchElementary · 433 students
- East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyElementary · 424 students
- Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchElementary · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Carrie Gosch PK Center0.3 mi · 113
- Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch0.5 mi · 400
- William McKinley Elementary School1.0 mi · 509
- Washington Irving Elementary Sch1.4 mi · 754
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School1.5 mi · 565
- East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy1.8 mi · 424
Frequently asked questions
About East Chicago Central High SchoolHow many students attend East Chicago Central High School?
East Chicago Central High School enrolls approximately 1,052 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does East Chicago Central High School serve?
East Chicago Central High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at East Chicago Central High School is approximately 13.3:1 (79 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Chicago Central High School?
At East Chicago Central High School, the student body is approximately 1% White, 55% Hispanic, 42% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is East Chicago Central High School public or private?
East Chicago Central High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by School City of East Chicago.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.