West Gary Lighthouse serves 613 students in grades Kindergarten-11.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
31 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)53%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
97%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Gary Lighthouse Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend West Gary Lighthouse?
613 students attend West Gary Lighthouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Gary Lighthouse students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does West Gary Lighthouse offer ?
West Gary Lighthouse offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is West Gary Lighthouse part of?
West Gary Lighthouse is part of West Gary Lighthouse Charter School District.
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