Lew Wallace High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,223 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 362nd out of 362 high schools in IN.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 415 W 45th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
- Principal or Admin: Upshaw Lucille
- Fax: (219) 981-4462
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Gary Community School Corporation District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,227
- Graduation Rate: 40.7%
- Dropout Rate: 3.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 11,798
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,223
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 88.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 654 (53.5%)
- Females: 564 (46.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 12 (1.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 790 (64.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 802 (65.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1,194 | 97.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.3% |
| White | 5 | 0.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 203 | 16.6% |
| 8th Grade | 179 | 14.6% |
| 9th Grade | 210 | 17.2% |
| 10th Grade | 231 | 18.9% |
| 11th Grade | 203 | 16.6% |
| 12th Grade | 197 | 16.1% |
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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