The Gary Area Career Center is a career and technical education school governed by the Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, Indiana, United States. The school opened in 1968 and was originally called the Gary Area Technical-Vocational School.
Gary Career Center serves 1 students in grades 6-12.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gary Career Center's student population of 1 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing what is best for students … today, tomorrow, every day.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gary Career Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gary Career Center often compared to?
Gary Career Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bailly Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gary Career Center?
1 students attend Gary Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gary Career Center students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gary Career Center offer ?
Gary Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gary Career Center part of?
Gary Career Center is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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