21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
Gary, IN
CharterOther · Grades K–12
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education
Does Not Meet Expectations for 2024–25.
K–8
- E/La academic achievement
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Math academic achievement
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- E/La academic progress
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Math academic progress
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- E/La closing gaps
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Math closing gaps
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Addressing chronic absenteeism
- Does Not Meet Expectations
High school
- E/La academic achievement
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Math academic achievement
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Graduation rate
- Meets Expectations
- Strength of diploma
- Does Not Meet Expectations
- Addressing chronic absenteeism
- Meets Expectations
| School year | Overall school rating |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Does Not Meet Expectations |
| 2023–24 | Does Not Meet Expectations |
| 2024–25 | Does Not Meet Expectations |
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
486 students tested20.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency9
- At proficiency92
- Approaching proficiency225
- Below proficiency160
Math
485 students tested13.6% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency2
- At proficiency64
- Approaching proficiency132
- Below proficiency287
Science
162 students tested18.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency10
- At proficiency20
- Approaching proficiency68
- Below proficiency64
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 161 | 136 | 162 |
| Proficient | 9.9% | 13.2% | 18.5% |
Social studies (grade 5)
75 students tested10.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency0
- At proficiency8
- Approaching proficiency17
- Below proficiency50
Biology
120 students tested15.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency2
- At proficiency17
- Approaching proficiency67
- Below proficiency34
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 79 | 97 | 120 |
| Proficient | 10.1% | 16.5% | 15.8% |
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education
16.2% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,325 | 1,225 |
| Suspended out of school | 13.2% · 175 | 16.2% · 199 |
| Suspended in school | 3.2% · 43 | 1.9% · 23 |
| Expelled | 0.2% · 3 | 1.6% · 20 |
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
25.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 1,473 | 1,293 | 1,250 |
| Chronically absent | 30.3% · 447 | 43.6% · 564 | 25.8% · 323 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
1,213 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Principal
Naomi Kinsey
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.3%
White0.2%
Black or African American93.2%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Public school directory
NCES ID 180004602162
- District
- 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- Yes
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,213 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24
- Indiana Federal Accountability · Indiana Department of Education · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25