Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
CharterRegular School · Gary, IN
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy is a charter regular school school in Gary, Indiana, serving grades KG–12 with 773 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 717 | 93% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 38 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 773 | 377M / 396F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 3.0% -34pp | 37.0% | 451 |
| Reading Proficiency | 15.0% -27.2pp | 42.2% | 453 |
| Science Proficiency | <=5% | — | 173 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 75-79% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 773 | 100% |
Contact & Location
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
Phone: (219)944-3100
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46406) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180002501807
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD