East Central High School vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 330 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Central High School
St Leon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,225 students
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | East Central High School St Leon, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 387 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #3229 of 16,910 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,225 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 1,225 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 13% |
| city | St Leon | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 21.3).
- •East Central High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 13%).
- •East Central High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 31%).
- •East Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 62.6%).
- •East Central High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.1).
- •West Side Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 1,225.
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 East Central High School better than West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), East Central High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 21.3 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 East Central High School and West Side Leadership Academy?
About 330 km in a straight line, between St Leon and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Central High School: 1,225. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Central High School and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
East Central High School is 43rd of 387 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).