West Side Leadership Academy
Reported Enrollment
1,013
students
District
Gary Community School Corp
County Context Score
24/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN, 46406
School District
Gary Community School Corp
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180387000648
- District ID
- 1803870
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,013 students
School Setting
City: Small
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
West Side Leadership Academy is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Lake County has 120 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 11 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What West Side Leadership Academy tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Gary Community School Corp, Lake County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Side Leadership Academy. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Gary Community School Corp.
1,013 students
West Side Leadership Academy reports 1,013 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 22 other high schools in Lake County with enrollment data, 12 report fewer students and 10 report more. The peer median is 885 students.
23 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 987 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
11 district schools
Gary Community School Corp lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Gary Community School Corp
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School Profile FAQ
Is West Side Leadership Academy a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Gary Community School Corp.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Side Leadership Academy?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the West Side Leadership Academy data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare West Side Leadership Academy with nearby schools?
West Side Leadership Academy should be compared with 23 high schools in Lake County, plus other schools in Gary Community School Corp. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for West Side Leadership Academy?
Before using West Side Leadership Academy in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Gary Community School Corp.
Part of Gary Community School Corp
West Side Leadership Academy is one of 11 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,076 students across 11 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
11
Reported Enrollment
4,076
11 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Banneker Elementary at MarquetteKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Beveridge Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Frankie Woods McCullough AcademyPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Gary Career Center6–12 · HighListed only
- Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev CtrPK–KG · PrimaryListed only
- Glen Park Acad for Excel in LrnKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Daniel Hale Williams Elem SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bailly Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Gary Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Gary Virtual AcademyKG–12 · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
Lowell Senior High School
Highland High School
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
East Chicago Central High School
Hanover Central High School
Lake County Schools
County Context Score
24/100
County-level composite across 120 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.