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| name = 21st Century Charter School of Gary
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| type = [[Charter school|Charter]]
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| faculty = 31 (approximate)
| faculty = 115.00 {{FTE}}<ref name="NCES"/>
| principal = Elementary-Nicole McIntosh Middle School-Nikki Dates High School-Daniel Velasco
| principal = Dr. Angela D. West
| enrollment = 1,337 (2022-23)<ref name="NCES">{{cite web |title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?ID=180004602162 |website=nces.ed.gov |publisher=US Department of Education |access-date=August 25, 2024 |language=EN}}</ref>
| enrollment = 375-400 students (approximate)
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| city = [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]]
| address = 556 Washington Street
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| city = [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]]
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'''21st Century Charter School of Gary''' is a public K-12 charter school in [[Gary, Indiana]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web|title=School Enrollment Request|url=https://21cchartergary.org/our-approach/enroll-your-child/|access-date=2022-02-25|website=21st Century Charter School|language=en-US}}</ref> It is authorized by and accountable to [[Ball State University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Charter Schools Authorized by Ball State University|url=https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/teachers-college/centers-schools-and-offices/charter-schools/charter-schools|access-date=2022-02-21|website=www.bsu.edu|language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
'''21st Century Charter School of Gary''' is a free, public K-12 charter school in [[Gary, Indiana]].
The 21st Century Charter School of Gary was established in 2005, originally serving grades 7–9.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=2005-05-31|title=Three new charter schools in Northwest Indiana|pages=142|work=The Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95957131/three-new-charter-schools-in-northwest/|access-date=2022-02-21}}</ref> The initial curriculum description said, "Spanish language classes for all students will be offered, and character development will be taught."<ref name=":0" />
At 21st Century Charter School, all roads lead to college – and beyond.


In 2012, all 19 seniors graduated and were college-bound.<ref name=":1" />
21st Century Charter School is a free public charter school. It is one of a very few schools offering a Middle College program, which allows our qualifying high school students to take real college courses for real college credit – and it’s free of charge to students and their families.


The original school building had a capacity of 400 students, but by 2013 it had become overcrowded with more than 650 students. A new two-story $6.5 million building with 50,000 square feet was opened in September 2013 to meet the needs of grades seven through twelve; children in grades kindergarten through six remained in the original building.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2013-09-26|title=21st Century Charter school students enter new building|pages=A11|work=The Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96083970/21st-century-charter-school-students/|access-date=2022-02-22}}</ref>
Our Middle College program is only one reason to attend 21st Century Charter School.


In 2015, the school celebrated graduating honor roll students, according to the ''[[The Times of Northwest Indiana|Times]]'' of [[Munster, Indiana|Muenster, Indiana]], which described the school's affiliation with [[Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana|Ivy Tech Community College]]:
21st Century Charter School @ Gary curriculum and teaching methods are designed to let your child excel as fast as their ability allows. This kind of competency-based approach lets kids of higher ability progress past students their same age. It also permits students to regroup, master material not mastered at a more restrictive school, then, with new-found confidence, race toward their academic potential.


{{Blockquote|text=The school encourages its high school students to challenge themselves through college classes at Ivy Tech Community College, with 21st Century paying for tuition, books and transportation for all college classes. So far, six 21st Century Charter school students have earned their associate degree from Ivy Tech through 21st Century Charter School, allowing them to save time and money.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2012-02-07|title=Gary charter school hails honor roll students at rally|pages=A3|work=The Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95974456/grad-rates-rise-in-nwi-across-state/|access-date=2022-02-21}}</ref>}}
Traditional public schools, parochial schools and other tuition-based private schools serve many children very well, but 21st Century Charter School is here to provide a choice.


In 2017, [[CNN]] featured a student who was receiving a [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] degree from [[Purdue University]] before her high school graduation from 21st Century Charter School.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Sheena|date=2017-05-04|title=She's graduating college even before she finishes high school|url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/05/04/health/high-school-student-and-college-graduate-trnd/index.html|access-date=2022-02-22|website=CNN|language=en}}</ref>
21st Charter @ Gary offers a new way to excel.


In July 2020, Ball State University gave a notice of probation to the 21st Century Charter School at Gary, questioning, "...why 21st Century — a school known to tout its early college program, providing students with opportunities to earn career certifications and college credits while in high school — was scoring below state averages in elementary and middle school reading comprehension and math."<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-07-27|title=Schools on probation amid leaders' rift|pages=A1|work=The Times|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/95972867/schools-on-probation-amid-leaders-rift/|access-date=2022-02-21}}</ref>
<ref>21st Century Charter School of Gary, 21cchartergary.org</ref>


During the 2020–21 school year, the school served 934 students in grades K–12.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=21st Century Charter School Of Gary|url=https://edrater.com/listing/21st-century-charter-school-of-gary/|access-date=2022-02-21|website=EdRater|language=en-US}}</ref> 21st Century Charter School's enrollment had increased by 23% over the five preceding school years.<ref name=":1" />
21st Century Charter School of Gary is a part of the [http://www.geofoundation.org GEO Foundation].<ref>GEO Foundation, geofoundation.org</ref>


As of 2022, EdRater published the school's cumulative test scores:<ref name=":1" />
The school offers a Middle College Program, allowing students to earn college credits.<ref>21st Century Charter School of Gary, 21cchartergary.org</ref>


{{Blockquote|text=21st Century Charter School Of Gary placed in the lower 50% of all schools in Indiana for cumulative test scores (math proficiency is lower 50%, and reading proficiency is lower 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Other schools associated with the GEO Foundation are '''[[Fall Creek Academy]]''', '''[[Fountain Square Academy]]''', '''[[Pikes Peak Prep]]''', and '''[[Gary Middle College]]'''.<ref>GEO Foundation, geofoundation.org</ref>
The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.<ref name=":1" /> }}

==Notable alumni==
* [[Eugene German]] (2016), basketball player who plays in [[China]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Eugene German - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/212780/eugene-german |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
* [[Johnell Davis]] (2020), basketball player for the [[Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball|Arkansas Razorbacks]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Johnell Davis College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/johnell-davis-1.html |website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://geofoundation.org GEO Foundation]
*[http://www.21cchartergary.org/ Official website]

* [http://21ccharter.org 21st Century Charter School of Gary]
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{{Gary, Indiana}}
* [http://fallcreekacademy.org Fall Creek Academy]
{{Lake County, Indiana Schools}}
* [http://fountainsquareacademy.org Fountain Square Academy]

* [http://pikespeakprep.org Pikes Peak Prep]

* [http://garymiddlecollege.org Gary Middle College]
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Latest revision as of 22:48, 16 December 2024

21st Century Charter School of Gary
Address
Map
556 Washington Street

Gary
,
Indiana
46402

United States
Coordinates41°36′02.5″N 87°20′19.6″W / 41.600694°N 87.338778°W / 41.600694; -87.338778
Information
TypeCharter
Established2005
PrincipalElementary-Nicole McIntosh Middle School-Nikki Dates High School-Daniel Velasco
Faculty115.00 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Enrollment1,337 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.63[1]
AffiliationsGEO Foundation
Websitewww.21cchartergary.org

21st Century Charter School of Gary is a public K-12 charter school in Gary, Indiana, United States.[2] It is authorized by and accountable to Ball State University.[3]

History

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The 21st Century Charter School of Gary was established in 2005, originally serving grades 7–9.[4] The initial curriculum description said, "Spanish language classes for all students will be offered, and character development will be taught."[4]

In 2012, all 19 seniors graduated and were college-bound.[5]

The original school building had a capacity of 400 students, but by 2013 it had become overcrowded with more than 650 students. A new two-story $6.5 million building with 50,000 square feet was opened in September 2013 to meet the needs of grades seven through twelve; children in grades kindergarten through six remained in the original building.[6]

In 2015, the school celebrated graduating honor roll students, according to the Times of Muenster, Indiana, which described the school's affiliation with Ivy Tech Community College:

The school encourages its high school students to challenge themselves through college classes at Ivy Tech Community College, with 21st Century paying for tuition, books and transportation for all college classes. So far, six 21st Century Charter school students have earned their associate degree from Ivy Tech through 21st Century Charter School, allowing them to save time and money.[7]

In 2017, CNN featured a student who was receiving a baccalaureate degree from Purdue University before her high school graduation from 21st Century Charter School.[8]

In July 2020, Ball State University gave a notice of probation to the 21st Century Charter School at Gary, questioning, "...why 21st Century — a school known to tout its early college program, providing students with opportunities to earn career certifications and college credits while in high school — was scoring below state averages in elementary and middle school reading comprehension and math."[9]

During the 2020–21 school year, the school served 934 students in grades K–12.[5] 21st Century Charter School's enrollment had increased by 23% over the five preceding school years.[5]

As of 2022, EdRater published the school's cumulative test scores:[5]

21st Century Charter School Of Gary placed in the lower 50% of all schools in Indiana for cumulative test scores (math proficiency is lower 50%, and reading proficiency is lower 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of learners achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.[5]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "School Enrollment Request". 21st Century Charter School. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  3. ^ "Charter Schools Authorized by Ball State University". www.bsu.edu. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  4. ^ a b "Three new charter schools in Northwest Indiana". The Times. 2005-05-31. p. 142. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  5. ^ a b c d e "21st Century Charter School Of Gary". EdRater. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  6. ^ "21st Century Charter school students enter new building". The Times. 2013-09-26. pp. A11. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  7. ^ "Gary charter school hails honor roll students at rally". The Times. 2012-02-07. pp. A3. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  8. ^ Jones, Sheena (2017-05-04). "She's graduating college even before she finishes high school". CNN. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  9. ^ "Schools on probation amid leaders' rift". The Times. 2020-07-27. pp. A1. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  10. ^ "Eugene German - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN". ESPN.com.
  11. ^ "Johnell Davis College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
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