21st Century Charter Sch of Gary vs Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,180 students
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
773 students
| Measure | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary Gary, Indiana | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,180 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 118.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 13% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •21st Century Charter Sch of Gary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 77.4%).
- •Thea Bowman Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 118.0).
- •21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 773.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary better than Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary: 1,180. Thea Bowman Leadership Academy: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is unranked and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is unranked among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).