EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
East Chicago Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the School City of East Chicago school district, located in East Chicago, IN with about 1,131 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 77 teachers, East Chicago Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Chicago Central High School, located at 1401 East 144th Street in East Chicago, Indiana, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the East Chicago community. As the flagship high school of the School City of East Chicago, the facility is designed to accommodate a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and various college-preparatory programs. The school plays a central role in the city's civic life, often serving as a hub for community engagement, local athletics, and extracurricular development for area youth.
Beyond its academic offerings, East Chicago Central High School places a significant emphasis on fostering school spirit and student involvement through its "Cardinals" athletics programs, arts initiatives, and vocational opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, military service, or workforce readiness. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, the institution strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique socio-economic and educational needs of the residents of East Chicago.
For more information, contact East Chicago Central High School at (219) 391-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
East Chicago, IN 46312-2582
(219) 391-4000
EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in East Chicago, IN with about 1,131 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School City of East Chicago
- Total Students:
- 1,131
- Teachers:
- 77.39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 1,131 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.9%
- Black or African American
- 46.7%
- White
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.