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West Side Leadership Academy

Gary, Indiana · Grades 9 to 12 · Gary Community School Corp

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About West Side Leadership Academy

West Side Leadership Academy is a public school in Gary, Indiana, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 1,232 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 68.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Gary Community School Corp runs 11 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 48 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406
Phone	(219) 413-9870
School district	Gary Community School Corp
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,232
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	68.5
Students per teacher	18
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180387000648). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Side Leadership Academy serve?

West Side Leadership Academy serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West Side Leadership Academy?

West Side Leadership Academy reported 1,232 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Leadership Academy?

About 18 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,232 students and 68.5 teachers in federal data.

Is West Side Leadership Academy a public or charter school?

West Side Leadership Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Side Leadership Academy in?

West Side Leadership Academy is part of Gary Community School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/gary-community-school-corp/

Where is West Side Leadership Academy located?

West Side Leadership Academy is at 9th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406. The phone number is (219) 413-9870.

How many other schools are near West Side Leadership Academy?

There are 48 other schools within 5 miles of West Side Leadership Academy in our directory.