Calumet New Tech High School, formerly Calumet High School, is a four-year public high school of the Lake Ridge Schools Corporation in unincorporated Lake County, Indiana, United States, near the city of Gary.
Serving 612 students in grades 9-12, Calumet New Tech High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calumet New Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Calumet New Tech High School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Calumet New Tech High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calumet New Tech High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
47%
13%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calumet New Tech High School's ranking?
Calumet New Tech High School is ranked #1585 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calumet New Tech High School?
The graduation rate of Calumet New Tech High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calumet New Tech High School?
612 students attend Calumet New Tech High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Calumet New Tech High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calumet New Tech High School?
Calumet New Tech High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calumet New Tech High School offer ?
Calumet New Tech High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calumet New Tech High School part of?
Calumet New Tech High School is part of Lake Ridge New TECH Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 3/19/2015
I find it interesting that the graduation rates have went down in the past 5 years from 99 % to 71 %. I wonder why that is? The student teacher ratio is higher than other schools, so you would think that would have a positive influence on the students thus creating more graduations. Is it the "New Tech" that`s a problem? Are children having a problem with the computerized system? Is it the use of standardize tests? I guess this isn`t the place to ask questions but it has my mind wondering.
2 10/11/2010
I feel this school is not a good school to send your kids to tge staff is very disrespectful begining with fred sanchez
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