Calumet New Tech High School in Gary, IN

At a glance

Reported students

620

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana high enrollment

63rd percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

483

Calumet New Tech High School: 620 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 589
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 15.9:1

What the reported data says about Calumet New Tech High School

Calumet New Tech High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gary. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lake Ridge New Tech Schools. NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.

Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Calumet New Tech High School

1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.1%
Students with disabilities: 15.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 90.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White21.9%
Hispanic22.9%
Black49.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–04

483 reported students

Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

447 reported students

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Public schools near Calumet New Tech High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Excel Center - Gary High · Charter · Excel Center - Gary	09–12	125	0.7 mi
Highland High School High · School Town of Highland	09–12	971	2.6 mi
Morton Senior High School High · School City of Hammond	09–12	1,446	3.1 mi
West Side Leadership Academy High · Gary Community School Corp	09–12	1,232	3.2 mi
Excel Center - Hammond High · Charter · Excel Center - Hammond	09–12	205	3.3 mi
Gary Career Center High · Gary Community School Corp	06–12	0	4.9 mi

Compare all 22 public schools in Gary, IN →

Frequently asked questions about Calumet New Tech High School

What grades does Calumet New Tech High School serve?

Calumet New Tech High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lake Ridge New Tech Schools.

How many students attend Calumet New Tech High School?

Calumet New Tech High School reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 589 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Calumet New Tech High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 620 students and 41.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Calumet New Tech High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Calumet New Tech High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Ridge New Tech Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Calumet New Tech High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

90.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Calumet New Tech High School in?

Calumet New Tech High School is part of Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, based in Gary, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Calumet New Tech High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Excel Center - Gary (0.7 mi), Highland High School (2.6 mi), Morton Senior High School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.