East Chicago Central High School

Name

East Chicago Central High School

Legal name

School City of East Chicago - East Chicago Central High School

Website

https://central.scec.k12.in.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education
• College readiness programs
• Career technical education
• Dual credit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

East Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education through state and local tax revenues. The school is part of School City of East Chicago district, receiving public funding for operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Chicago Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 within the School City of East Chicago district in Indiana. The school delivers a comprehensive secondary education aligned with Indiana diploma pathways (General, Core 40, Academic Honors, Technical Honors) and supplements core academics with college readiness (AVID), career preparation (JAG), 12 CTE career pathways, dual enrollment (Indiana College Core) for up to 30 transferable college credits, athletics, clubs, and counseling services.

Product overview

East Chicago Central High School operates as a traditional public high school offering a unified educational program rather than a modular product portfolio. The school provides core academic instruction aligned with Indiana diploma requirements (General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors, or Core 40 with Technical Honors). Supporting programs include AVID for college readiness, Cardinal Tutoring for after-school academic support, JAG for career preparation, Indiana College Core for dual credit, Homework Hotline for math/science tutoring, and Library Media Center for research resources. The school also offers counseling services, clubs/activities, and athletics. All programs are interconnected within the single educational platform serving approximately 1,200+ students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cardinals: School mascot - athletic teams and school spirit referred to as 'Cardinal Pride' and 'Cardinal Nation'

Products and services

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program designed to close the achievement gap by preparing students for college and post-secondary opportunities through academic support, motivation, and college awareness.
• JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) Career preparation program helping students transition to post-secondary education or employment, with adult mentoring during school and one year of follow-up counseling after graduation; Indiana program achieves approximately 95% graduation rate.
• Indiana College Core Dual enrollment program allowing high school students to earn 30 transferable general education credits applicable toward any public Indiana college or university.
• Cardinal Tutoring After-school tutoring program offering academic support Monday through Thursday from 2:40pm to 4:10pm, with transportation provided for participating students.
• Homework Hotline & Tutoring Free homework help service connecting students with tutors from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for math and science questions, available Sunday through Thursday evenings via phone or chat.
• Library Media Center School library providing research resources, technology support, e-books, manga collection, computer areas for class reservations, and online research databases.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive school counseling program supporting academic, personal/social, and career growth including college application assistance, ACT/SAT preparation, FAFSA guidance, and graduation pathway planning.
• Clubs and Activities Variety of student clubs including Drama Club, Book Club, Spanish Club, and Viva La Hispanidad Club providing opportunities for leadership, service, and personal development.
• Athletics Program Athletics program offering multiple sports with team scheduling, game information, and updates through the EventLink platform; includes soccer, swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and track.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways 12 CTE career pathways preparing students for the workforce through hands-on career and technical education programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,281 concurrent college credits earned by students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRose-Hulman Homework Hotline provides free math and science tutoring to EC Central students. Tutors available Sundays-Thursdays 7pm-10pm ET via phone (877-Ask-Rose) or chat at AskRose.org. This partnership addresses academic support needs and homework help gaps for students.
• Schoolhouse.worldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree, live tutoring partnership opened up for Indiana middle and high school students through this nonprofit platform. Provides additional tutoring options beyond Rose-Hulman's services.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the achievement gap by preparing students for college and career readiness. AVID impacts more than 1.2 million students in 44 states and 16 countries. EC Central uses AVID's college readiness curriculum and support system.
• Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAG helps students plan for successful transition to post-secondary education or employment. Students receive adult mentoring while in school and one year of follow-up counseling after graduation. Indiana's program achieves ~95% graduation rate. JAG program funded through Indiana Department of Workforce Development grants.
• Learn More IndianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState resource for college and career planning. Provides specialists who answer questions about Indiana College Core, 21st Century Scholars, and FAFSA filing assistance. Connects students and families with financial aid guidance.
• 21st Century ScholarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana's early-college promise program started in 1990. Eligible students who maintain Scholar Pledge receive scholarships up to 100% tuition at eligible Indiana colleges. Covers tuition at in-state public colleges and part of tuition at private institutions.
• Community In SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing support services to students and families within the school setting. Part of the district's comprehensive support network.
• Indiana Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreOthersState agency that provides grant funding for the JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) program. Enables the school's JAG program to offer mentoring and post-graduation follow-up services.
• Indiana State Board of EducationcoreOthersState body that adopts course and credit requirements for Indiana high school diplomas including Core 40, Academic Honors, and Technical Honors designations.
• The Foundations of East ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation supporting school community. Students serve as ambassadors representing and supporting the school community through this organization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Uncommon Schools: Non-profit charter network of high-performing urban public schools with a college completion mission. Comparable in operating model, demographic focus, and college-prep curriculum intensity to EC Central's AVID-led approach.
• KIPP Foundation: National charter network serving 1.2M+ students with explicit college-prep mission, AVID-aligned curriculum, and persistent focus on underserved urban communities; directly comparable on mission and target demographic to EC Central's college readiness stack.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Urban charter network operating high-performing college-prep schools serving predominantly low-income students of color. Comparable in mission, demographic focus, and reliance on structured academic supports to drive post-secondary outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Stride Inc: K-12 online education provider (formerly K12 Inc) with broad portfolio including career readiness and dual credit programs. Comparable on K-12 instructional delivery and CTE/college prep offerings, though via a virtual model rather than a single physical campus.
• National Heritage Academies: Charter school management organization operating 90+ public schools with emphasis on character education and college prep. Comparable as a scaled K-12 education operator with similar mission framing to a public high school like EC Central.
• EdisonLearning: Education management organization operating public schools and providing district partnership services, including CTE and college readiness programming. Comparable as a school operator serving similar student demographics under public funding structures.
• Charter Schools USA: Large charter school management organization operating public charter schools with explicit college and career readiness focus. Comparable as a K-12 education operator with overlapping CTE and dual enrollment offerings, albeit in the charter sector.
• Indianapolis Public Schools: Largest traditional public school district in Indiana serving Indianapolis. Comparable as an urban public school operator with similar state policy exposure, CTE pathways, and concurrent credit programming at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Gary Community School Corporation: Public school district in Gary, Indiana, a post-industrial urban peer to East Chicago with similar student demographics, state funding structure, and challenges around achievement gaps and college readiness programming.
• School City of Hammond: Public school district serving Hammond, Indiana, immediately adjacent to East Chicago. Comparable urban Northwest Indiana district with similar demographic profile, public funding structure, and CTE/dual credit program offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ECCentral_Cards
• Facebookfacebook.com/1022177317830612
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/east-chicago-central-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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