Charter School of the Dunes
CharterRegular School · Gary, IN
Charter School of the Dunes is a charter regular school school in Gary, Indiana, serving grades PK–08 with 836 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 708 | 85% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 74 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 5% |
| White | 9 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 836 | 393M / 443F |
English Language Learners: 7 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 3.0% -34pp | 37.0% | 373 |
| Reading Proficiency | 10.0% -32.2pp | 42.2% | 377 |
| Science Proficiency | 6-9% | — | 126 |
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.) | 836 | 100% |
Contact & Location
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
Phone: (219)939-9690
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46403) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180002701815
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