Morton Senior High School vs West Side Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morton Senior High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Morton Senior High School Hammond, Indiana | West Side Leadership Academy Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #361 of 387 | #371 of 387 |
| National rank | #14020 of 16,910 | #15071 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,446 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 13% |
| city | Hammond | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morton Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 21.3).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 9%).
- •Morton Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Morton Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 62.6%).
- •West Side Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.0).
- •Morton Senior High School is the larger school with 1,446 students compared with 1,232.
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 Morton Senior High School better than West Side Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Morton Senior High School ranks higher (26.8 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 Morton Senior High School and West Side Leadership Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morton Senior High School: 1,446. West Side Leadership Academy: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morton Senior High School and West Side Leadership Academy rank in Indiana?
Morton Senior High School is 361st of 387 and West Side Leadership Academy is 371st of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).