Aspire Charter Academy vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Charter Academy
Gary · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Aspire Charter Academy Gary, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1040 of 1,053 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #46744 of 50,301 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 684 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 16.7).
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Aspire Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 96.1%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.7).
- •West Side Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 684.
- •Aspire Charter Academy is a charter school while West Side Leadership Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aspire Charter Academy better than West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Leadership Academy ranks higher (21.3 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspire Charter Academy and West Side Leadership Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Charter Academy: 684. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Charter Academy and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Aspire Charter Academy is 1040th of 1,053 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).