Gary Lighthouse Charter School

Located at 725 Clark Road in Gary, Indiana, Gary Lighthouse Charter School is an open, independent charter district operating a single school within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region. Defined as a large suburban educational setting, the district functions as an independent local educational agency for federal programs, offering a complete academic program spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district focuses entirely on primary and secondary grade levels, serving high school levels through 12th grade while omitting preschool, ungraded, and adult education offerings.

According to the 2024-2025 NCES dataset, the district enrolls a total of 1,138 students, consisting of 565 female and 573 male pupils. The student body is racially diverse, comprising 985 Black, 101 Hispanic, 37 multiracial, 14 White, and 1 American Indian student. To support learning and campus operations, Gary Lighthouse Charter School employs a total workforce of 256.0 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes 150.0 full-time equivalent teachers, 17.0 instructional aides, and 89.0 support staff dedicated to serving the district's K-12 community.