this school is not a good school at all. they want us to decrease the number of tardies. how they expect for us to do that if we have to go to the detention hall. if we are tardy we get multiple days of suspension. dont get me wrong this school is a good place to be. i just cant stand how everything
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this school was awful!!!!!!!!!!! some fo the teachers had no idea what to do and didn't care if the students paid attention in class some even blinded by their own stupidity would not realize there students would just get up and walk out!!! way to go central!!! poor test scores!!! non educating teachers.
... Read more what else oh!! yes the violence even after uniforms where brought in it is still the same i say all you central educators and administrators (not all) grow up!!! and stop telling the students to grow up...you grow up and be responsible act like the adult!! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/14/08
I think this school is not going to prepare our students for the future and our students wont be prepared for college and this school is just out of order and out of discipline and its not even about education anymore low standards very low standards.
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Posted by a other on 05/20/08
Schools that work have 3 components: the student, parent, and the school. Parents in these schools attend school board meetings, they ask questions, they are aware of current trends in schools that work,and lastly, they hold the schools accountable for academics, as well as extracurricular activities
... Read more and sports. Most importantly, parents in progressive schools speak up. They don't settle for any explanation. How many parents in East Chicago attend school board meetings or hold the school board accountable for their actions? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/07
I solely disagree with what most parents wrote about Central High. These parents have overlooked one major thing: If students are not being disiplined at home,not being enforced to do their home work assignments,and staying out on the streets all night,then don't blame the school!. The staff is there
... Read more to teach,not to babysit 'your kids'. The students will not respect the staff, if they don't respect you!.(parents). Good education starts at home. Monitor your kids activites outside of the home. Get to understand the differences between your child telling you a lie,and telling you the truth. Build trust amoung them,and stress how important it is to 'Stay in School'. If I can raise 3 kids alone,whom all have graduated without letting 'peer pressure' get in the way,then you can do it too!. All it takes is love (and remember!), Try telling your child every single day,that you love them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/07
This school is definitely a product of its environment. Parents are not involved at all and the state of poverty in the city makes this a haven for students who are not really trying to succeed. As for this school not preparing you for college...this is true. I am currently finishing up my college
... Read more degree and feel that there is a lot of extra effort required to meet writing requirements at the University level. I even went through the honors program. I went back to visit and even the most excited teachers while I attended are now dejected. This school has adequate facilities though and for being the only choice I believe they have made a lot of effort. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/02/07
As a student who actually attends E. C. Central, I have to agree that this school has not helped me feel confident about going to college. I feel that I haven't learned nearly enough to be successful in a university setting. The teachers are more focused on being security officers rather than actually
... Read more teaching something worth learning. I would never, in a thousand years, allow my children to attend a school similar to this. Our school is lacking many funds when it comes to the music and art. The school city has favorites, such as basketball. It receives the majority of our funding while other sports and activities are left to fend for themselves.Parents are only involved when they have to be, which is mostly when a student is in trouble. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/12/06
I think this is a good school considering the fact that it is the only high school in the city. it has an excellent educational facility as well as a good faculty. Also they have a good athletic department. However, I do think this school does not receive the funding from the state that they need.
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Posted by a student on 07/12/05
This high school does a poor job of preparing theri students for college. Many students that graduate from this high school struggle significantly in college. A lot of the problems is due to the corruption that is rampent in the city which trickles down to the school system.
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School Profile for East Chicago Central High School
Test scores
Enrollment
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ISTEP+* Test Scores
Grade Level: 10
Test Year: 2009
East Chicago Central High School
School City Of East Chicago
Indiana
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,532
Students per teacher:
31
Full-time teachers:
49
Number of classrooms:
150
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Choral
Vocational Education
Culinary Arts, Drafting, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Mentally Challenged
English
Literature, Speech/Debate
Advanced Placement
Math, Foreign Language, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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East Chicago schools — East Chicago Central High School is located at 1100 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago IN 46312. 1100 W Columbus Dr is in the 46312 ZIP code in East Chicago, IN The school district for East Chicago Central High School is the School City Of East Chicago. East Chicago Central High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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