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Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 849 students in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,903 Schools
# Students
849 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
93%
13%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,188 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,173
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,188
$12,815
Best Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 849 students.
What is the rank of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District is ranked #375 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
93% of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District?
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Thea Bowman Leadership Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,188 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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