East Chicago Central High School vs Whiting High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
Whiting High School
Whiting · Public high · Grades 9–12
445 students
| Measure | East Chicago Central High School East Chicago, Indiana | Whiting High School Whiting, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 387 | #342 of 387 |
| National rank | #12064 of 16,910 | #12824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,052 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | East Chicago | Whiting |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Chicago Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 32.3).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Whiting High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Whiting High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 72.3%).
- •East Chicago Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.3).
- •East Chicago Central High School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is East Chicago Central High School better than Whiting High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Chicago Central High School ranks higher (35.6 vs 32.3 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 Chicago Central High School and Whiting High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and Whiting in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Chicago Central High School: 1,052. Whiting High School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Chicago Central High School and Whiting High School rank in Indiana?
East Chicago Central High School is 328th of 387 and Whiting High School is 342nd of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).