21st Century Charter School

21st Century Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
556 Washington St,  Gary, IN
3.8
3.1
1,213 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony Cherry
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
21
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,261:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
93.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ball State University 73 Students
Indiana State University 68 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 66 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 65 Students
Purdue University Northwest 44 Students
University of Indianapolis 39 Students
Purdue University 36 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 34 Students
Valparaiso University 31 Students
Indiana University - Northwest 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 32 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Graphic Design 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Fine Arts 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 45 Reviews
3.0 Alum
10/26/2024
So the school itself is good. They school gets you ready for college fast and it helps you a lot. The staff be tripping they always on go but its a good school overall.
5.0 Junior
5/7/2024
21st century is a good school. We have a dual enrollment. It's a head start to college classes. Iv'e taken a few you can began to getting your college credits at the local college around indiana. You can also graduate early, and also get your associates and bachelors degree early. This is a wonderful school. Besides the terrible food here everything is as a high school should be.
3.0 Alum
6/16/2019
They dual credit program is an amazing opportunity, however they do not currently offer a moral, reliable way to achieve a bachelor's degree despite the publicity for such.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 other
7/31/2025
My experience at 21st Century Charter School was mixed. While I had the opportunity to work alongside many dedicated and supportive colleagues, several systemic issues impacted the overall work environment. Communication from administration was often unclear or lacking, which made it difficult to pl...
1.0 parent
2/12/2024
This school is not one I recommend anymore. Four years ago. Absolutely but the last two years have had a decline. The high school and junior high Deans suspend kids with out notice to parents. It is appalling to think that a kid can get suspended without a phone call home to parent. There is no resp...
1.0 parent
10/20/2022
I enrolled my son ninth grade year during the Covid pandemic. During the pandemic my son failed all of his classes due to him having a learning disability and need extra help. When the school opened up his sophomore year, I noticed that they had put a IEP in place that was not being enforced. I have...
2.0 student
2/10/2020
"Great Ideas, Poor Execution"21st Century's crowning achievement is its dual-credit program, but it also falls subject to the school's greatest flaw. While it is a wonderful premise, it is executed quite poorly, often placing students, often 8th graders and freshmen, who aren't ready for the college...

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21st Century Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 556 Washington St in Gary, IN. The school has a total enrollment of 1,213 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. 21st Century Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $102,547. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gary Lighthouse Charter School, Gary Middle College West, West Side Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gary has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near 21st Century Charter School.

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