School City of East Chicago
School City of East Chicago often shortened to SCEC is a school district headquartered in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. The district serves all of East Chicago.[1]
| School City of East Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1401 East 144th Street., 46312
United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Primary school and Secondary school |
| Motto | "Learning for all...Whatever it takes" |
| Grades | Pre-K-12 |
| President | Vanessa Hernandez-Orange |
| Vice-president | Diane Smith |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,892 |
| Teachers | 252 |
| District mascot | Cardinal |
| Colors | Cardinal Red Navy Blue |
| Other information | |
| Trustee | Joel Rodriguez |
| Trustee | Jesse Gomez |
| Board Secretary | Anton Williams |
| Website | http://www.scec.k12.in.us/ |
Mandatory Uniform Policies
All district students, except those with parent or religious waivers and those with too much financial hardship to abide by the rule, are required to abide by a dress code that restricts colors worn by students. Students may wear solid red, white, or navy blue shirts, including collared shirts, T-shirts, blouses, turtlenecks, sweaters, and sweatshirts. Students may wear navy blue bottoms, including trousers, skirts, skorts, and shorts. Students may wear dress or athletic shoes colored navy blue, black, white, or red. Belts and shoelaces must be solid colors. Students may wear outfits from a "nationally recognized youth organization" such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA on meeting days.[2]
Schools
| School | City | Area | Team Name | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Gosch Early Learning Center | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| William McKinley Elementary School | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| George Washington Elementary School | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| Joseph L. Block Middle School | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals | |
| Central High School (East Chicago, Indiana) | East Chicago | Northwest Indiana | Cardinals |
Academics
The total student graduation rate for the district was 72.8%, as of the 2018-19 school year.
References
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lake County, IN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/3). Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Mandatory Uniformity of Colors Policy." School City of East Chicago.
