Steel City Academy

Charter School 286 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Steel City Academy, located at 2650 W 35th Avenue in Gary, Indiana, is an open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The academy is characterized by its commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, aiming to provide a high-quality educational alternative for families in the Gary community. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap and preparing students for post-secondary success through a curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual development and character building.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Steel City Academy places a strong emphasis on personal growth and community engagement. The school typically integrates small class sizes and personalized instruction to ensure that students receive the attention necessary to thrive. With a mission rooted in equity and excellence, the academy strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, discipline, and resources needed to navigate the challenges of higher education and professional life after graduation.

286

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steel City Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	9
Black	263
Two or More	9

Black
263 (92.0%)
Hispanic
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
White
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Steel City Academy
Phone:	(219)750-1010
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 20