For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,057 students in 46408, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 46408, IN are Calumet New Tech High School and Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 46408 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 46408 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calumet New Tech High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46408, IN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calumet New Tech High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Gary
Charter School
4610 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
46408, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 99%
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 46408, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 46408, IN include Calumet New Tech High School and Steel City Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 46408?
3 public high schools are located in 46408.
What is the racial composition of students in 46408?
46408 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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