Chase Alternative Middle School serves 104 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chase Alternative Middle School?
104 students attend Chase Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Chase Alternative Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase Alternative Middle School?
Chase Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chase Alternative Middle School offer ?
Chase Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Chase Alternative Middle School part of?
Chase Alternative Middle School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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