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School City of East Chicago

Indiana · Public School District
7
Schools
3,348
Students
$16,489
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
80.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
71.0%
Graduation Rate
-15.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

School City of East Chicago is a public school district in Indiana serving 3,348 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 71.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,489 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Joseph Block Middle School07–08487
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Chicago Central High School09–121,079
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Carrie Gosch PK CenterPK–PK150
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,489+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
20%
State
57.9%
Local (property tax)
19.9%
Federal
22.2%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,348
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.0%, graduation is 15.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in School City of East Chicago?
School City of East Chicago has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,348 students.
What is the graduation rate for School City of East Chicago?
The graduation rate is 71.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does School City of East Chicago spend per student?
School City of East Chicago spends $16,489 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in School City of East Chicago?
81% of students in School City of East Chicago qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in School City of East Chicago?
No, School City of East Chicago does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does School City of East Chicago serve?
School City of East Chicago serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for School City of East Chicago?
The median opportunity score across schools in School City of East Chicago is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.