For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,021 students in East Chicago, IN.
The top ranked public high school in East Chicago, IN is East Chicago Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Chicago, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in East Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
East Chicago, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Chicago Central High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in East Chicago, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Central High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
East Chicago, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Grades: 5-7
| 719 students
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
Grades: 7-8
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in East Chicago, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in East Chicago, IN include East Chicago Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in East Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago?
East Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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