Excel Center - Hammond vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Hammond
Hammond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Hammond Hammond, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 387 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #3842 of 16,910 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Hammond | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Hammond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 21.3).
- •Excel Center - Hammond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 62.6%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 34.2).
- •West Side Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 205.
- •Excel Center - Hammond 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 Excel Center - Hammond better than West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Hammond ranks higher (67.9 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 Excel Center - Hammond and West Side Leadership Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Hammond: 205. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Hammond and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Hammond is 59th of 387 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).