Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary, IN
CharterOther · Grades K–12
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education
Exceeds Expectations for 2024–25.
High school
- Graduation rate
- Exceeds Expectations
- Strength of diploma
- Exceeds Expectations
| School year | Overall school rating |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Does Not Meet Expectations |
| 2023–24 | Does Not Meet Expectations |
| 2024–25 | Exceeds Expectations |
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
326 students tested14.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency5
- At proficiency43
- Approaching proficiency165
- Below proficiency113
Math
320 students tested6.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency1
- At proficiency21
- Approaching proficiency89
- Below proficiency209
Science
81 students tested17.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency3
- At proficiency11
- Approaching proficiency41
- Below proficiency26
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 47 | 76 | 81 |
| Proficient | 4.3% | 6.6% | 17.3% |
Social studies (grade 5)
68 students tested10.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency0
- At proficiency7
- Approaching proficiency13
- Below proficiency48
Biology
71 students tested12.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency2
- At proficiency7
- Approaching proficiency43
- Below proficiency19
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 69 | 54 | 71 |
| Proficient | 14.5% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education
41.4% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 824 | 773 |
| Suspended out of school | 20.1% · 166 | 41.4% · 320 |
| Suspended in school | 20.1% · 166 | 83.3% · 644 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.3% · 2 |
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
6.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 841 | 876 | 776 |
| Chronically absent | 29.6% · 249 | 29.0% · 254 | 6.7% · 52 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
849 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Principal
Daniel Sprouse
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.2%
White0.1%
Black or African American93.1%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Public school directory
NCES ID 180002501807
- District
- Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- Yes
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 849 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
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