West Side Leadership Academy is a four-year public school of the Gary Community School Corporation in Gary, Indiana, United States.
Serving 1,232 students in grades 9-12, West Side Leadership 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 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Side Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Side Leadership Academy's student population of 1,232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
West Side Leadership 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 West Side Leadership Academy is 0.20, 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
#1713 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gary Community School Corp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Leadership Academy's ranking?
West Side Leadership Academy is ranked #1713 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Side Leadership Academy often compared to?
West Side Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Aspire Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of West Side Leadership Academy is 73%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?
1,232 students attend West Side Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Side Leadership Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Leadership Academy?
West Side Leadership Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Side Leadership Academy offer ?
West Side Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side Leadership Academy part of?
West Side Leadership Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp School District.
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