Emerson Vpa School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 466 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 331st out of 362 high schools in IN.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 210 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN 46403
- Principal or Admin: Riley Noah
- Fax: (219) 881-4125
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Gary Community School Corporation District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,227
- Graduation Rate: 40.7%
- Dropout Rate: 3.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 11,798
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 466
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 177 (38.0%)
- Females: 283 (60.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 23 (4.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 210 (45.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 233 (50.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 443 | 95.1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.3% |
| White | 10 | 2.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 47 | 10.1% |
| 7th Grade | 77 | 16.5% |
| 8th Grade | 84 | 18.0% |
| 9th Grade | 66 | 14.2% |
| 10th Grade | 57 | 12.2% |
| 11th Grade | 67 | 14.4% |
| 12th Grade | 68 | 14.6% |
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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