East Chicago Central High School

1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312

1,079 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,079

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Chicago Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	577
Black	456
Asian	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Hispanic
577 (53.5 %)
Black
456 (42.3 %)
Two or More
29 (2.7 %)
White
13 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School City of East Chicago
Phone:	(219)391-4000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,079
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	710
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 293

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 253

Grade 12 242

Ungraded 2