For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,362 students in 46402, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in 46402, IN are Gary Middle College and 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 46402 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in 46402, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 46402 have a Graduation Rate of 56%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46402, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gary Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gr: K-12 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
46402, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
660 Rhode Island St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Gr: K-5 | 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 46402, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in 46402, IN include Gary Middle College and 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary.
How many public high schools are located in 46402?
2 public high schools are located in 46402.
What is the racial composition of students in 46402?
46402 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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