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Lead College Prep (Closed 2014)

6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
Lead College Prep serves 298 students in grades 5-11. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(11-12)
29%
80%
(11-12)
52%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
96%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
LEAD College Prep Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Lead College Prep?
298 students attend Lead College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lead College Prep students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead College Prep?
Lead College Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead College Prep offer ?
Lead College Prep offers enrollment in grades 5-11
What school district is Lead College Prep part of?
Lead College Prep is part of LEAD College Prep Charter School District.

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