Excel Center - Gary vs Steel City Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Steel City Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
286 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana | Steel City Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #10 of 387 | – |
| National rank | #1248 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 125 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 78.7%).
- •Steel City Academy does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.6).
- •Steel City Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 125.
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 Excel Center - Gary better than Steel City 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 Excel Center - Gary and Steel City Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Gary: 125. Steel City Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Gary and Steel City Academy rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 and Steel City Academy is unranked among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).