The Gary Area Career Center is a career and technical education school governed by the Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, Indiana, United States. The school opened in 1968 and was originally called the Gary Area Technical-Vocational School.
Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gary Virtual Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gary Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Gary Virtual Academy's student population of 59 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Gary Virtual Academy 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 Gary Virtual Academy is 0.10, which is less 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
#1647 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
95%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gary Virtual Academy's ranking?
Gary Virtual Academy is ranked #1647 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gary Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Gary Virtual Academy is 10%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gary Virtual Academy?
59 students attend Gary Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gary Virtual Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Gary Virtual Academy offer ?
Gary Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Gary Virtual Academy part of?
Gary Virtual Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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