Serving 526 students in grades 6-12, Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)8%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
92%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa?
The graduation rate of Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa?
526 students attend Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa?
Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa offer ?
Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa part of?
Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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