Calumet New Tech High School vs Excel Center - Gary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calumet New Tech High School
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
| Measure | Calumet New Tech High School Gary, Indiana | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #375 of 387 | #10 of 387 |
| National rank | #15348 of 16,910 | #1248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 620 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 19.4).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 90.6%).
- •Calumet New Tech High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Calumet New Tech High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 125.
- •Calumet New Tech High School is a public school while Excel Center - Gary is a charter 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 Calumet New Tech High School better than Excel Center - Gary?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Gary ranks higher (80.1 vs 19.4 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 Calumet New Tech High School and Excel Center - Gary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calumet New Tech High School: 620. Excel Center - Gary: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calumet New Tech High School and Excel Center - Gary rank in Indiana?
Calumet New Tech High School is 375th of 387 and Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).