Gary Middle College

Charter School 176 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gary Middle College, located at 131 East 5th Avenue in Gary, Indiana, is a specialized public charter high school designed to provide students with a unique pathway to academic success. Unlike traditional high schools, the institution operates on a "middle college" model, which integrates high school curriculum with college-level coursework. This environment is specifically tailored for students who may have struggled in a conventional school setting, offering them an opportunity to recover credits, accelerate their progress, and earn both a high school diploma and college credits simultaneously.

The school is centered on a philosophy of personalized support and career readiness. By partnering with post-secondary institutions, Gary Middle College bridges the gap between secondary education and higher learning, effectively preparing its students for college and the modern workforce. With its downtown Gary location and a focused academic culture, the school serves as an important resource for the community, aiming to re-engage students who benefit from smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling, and a supportive, goal-oriented educational experience.

176

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gary Middle College
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	19
Black	149
Two or More	6

Black
149 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (10.8 %)
Two or More
6 (3.4 %)
White
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gary Middle College
Phone:	(219)888-7120
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 20

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 95