For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,021 students in East Chicago, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in East Chicago, IN is East Chicago Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Chicago, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in East Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
East Chicago, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Chicago Central High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in East Chicago, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Central High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
East Chicago, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Gr: 5-7 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Gr: K-6 | 258 students
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in East Chicago, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in East Chicago, IN include East Chicago Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in East Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago?
East Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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