- 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher students per counselor than River Forest High School (662.5:1 vs. 263:1).
- 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher chronically absent students than River Forest High School (451 vs. 146).
- 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher dual enrollment than River Forest High School (269 vs. 192).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher chronically absent students than River Forest High School (451 vs. 146).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
River Forest High School reported a higher graduating cohort than 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary (126 vs. 61).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher dual enrollment than River Forest High School (269 vs. 192).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher violent incidents than River Forest High School (61 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary reported a higher students per counselor than River Forest High School (662.5:1 vs. 263:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at River Forest High School
2 metrics were reported by River Forest High School. Comparable data for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
103
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
$14,949.14
River Forest High School
$10,636.7
Local revenue share
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
3%
River Forest High School
21.1%
State revenue share
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
68.3%
River Forest High School
53.6%
Federal revenue share
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
28.8%
River Forest High School
25.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
33.7%
River Forest High School
27.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lake County
$68,985
Lake County
$68,985
Poverty rate
Lake County
14.6%
Lake County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lake County
24.9%
Lake County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Lake County
5.7%
Lake County
5.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.