- West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - Hammond (1,161 vs. 293).
- West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excel Center - Hammond (340 vs. 0).
- West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (268 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Excel Center - Hammond (1,161 vs. 293).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Excel Center - Hammond (268 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Excel Center - Hammond (340 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Side Leadership Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Excel Center - Hammond (309.5:1 vs. 55.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Side Leadership Academy
6 metrics were reported by West Side Leadership Academy. Comparable data for Excel Center - Hammond is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
66%
Graduating cohort
286
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
31
Dual enrollment
6
Gifted & talented
97
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Excel Center - Hammond
$5,076.92
West Side Leadership Academy
$27,739.7
Local revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
2.1%
West Side Leadership Academy
22.3%
State revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
97.9%
West Side Leadership Academy
39%
Federal revenue share
Excel Center - Hammond
0%
West Side Leadership Academy
38.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excel Center - Hammond
100%
West Side Leadership Academy
89.6%
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.