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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" />
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" />


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


{{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>}}
During the 2020-21 school year, it 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> The 21st Century Charter School's enrollment had increased by 23% over the five preceding school years.<ref name=":1" />

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" />


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21st Century Charter School of Gary
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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 (approximate)
Enrollment1200 - 1300 students
AffiliationsGEO Foundation
Websitewww.21cchartergary.org

21st Century Charter School of Gary is a public K-12 charter school in Gary, Indiana, United States.[1] It is authorized by, and accountable to Ball State University.[2]

History

The 21st Century Charter School of Gary was established in 2005, originally serving grades 7–9.[3] The initial curriculum description said, "Spanish language classes for all students will be offered, and character development will be taught."[3]

In 2015, the school celebrated graduating honor roll student, 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.[4]

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]

References

  1. ^ "About Us". 21st Century Charter School. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "Charter Schools Authorized by Ball State University". www.bsu.edu. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  3. ^ a b "Three new charter schools in Northwest Indiana". The Times. 2005-05-31. p. 142. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  4. ^ "Gary charter school hails honor roll students at rally". The Times. 2012-02-07. pp. A3. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  5. ^ a b "21st Century Charter School Of Gary". EdRater. Retrieved 2022-02-21.