- East Chicago Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Whiting High School (408 vs. 70).
- Whiting High School reported a higher students per counselor than East Chicago Central High School (481:1 vs. 276.3:1).
- Whiting High School reported a higher dual enrollment than East Chicago Central High School (306 vs. 132).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Whiting High School (408 vs. 70).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Whiting High School (262 vs. 106).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Whiting High School reported a higher dual enrollment than East Chicago Central High School (306 vs. 132).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
East Chicago Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Whiting High School (130 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Whiting High School reported a higher students per counselor than East Chicago Central High School (481:1 vs. 276.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at East Chicago Central High School
1 metric was reported by East Chicago Central High School. Comparable data for Whiting High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
67%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
East Chicago Central High School
$16,715.65
Whiting High School
$11,522.69
Local revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
21.6%
Whiting High School
23%
State revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
59.9%
Whiting High School
63.4%
Federal revenue share
East Chicago Central High School
18.6%
Whiting High School
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
East Chicago Central High School
33.6%
Whiting High School
21.2%
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.