THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAR & TECH ACAD
Theodore Roosevelt College and Career Academy, located at 730 W. 25th Ave. in Gary, Indiana, is a central educational institution within the Gary Community School Corporation. Historically rooted in the Gary public school system, the academy has undergone significant transitions in recent years as the district has worked to modernize its offerings. The school focuses on providing students with a blend of traditional academic instruction and career-technical education (CTE), aiming to prepare them for both post-secondary education and the workforce.
The academy serves a vital role in the local community by emphasizing pathways that lead to industry-recognized certifications and vocational skill-building. By integrating hands-on technical training with core curriculum requirements, the school strives to equip students with the practical skills necessary for the modern economy. As part of its broader mission, Roosevelt continues to adapt to the evolving needs of Gary’s students, focusing on student achievement, workforce readiness, and neighborhood engagement.
Gary, IN 46407-3596
(219) 881-1500
THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAR & TECH ACAD is a public Title I school in Gary, IN with about 595 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 595
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAR & TECH ACAD is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.