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
East Chicago, Indiana
United States
District information
TypePrimary school and Secondary school
Motto"Learning for all...Whatever it takes"
GradesPre-K-12
PresidentVanessa Hernandez-Orange
Vice-presidentDiane Smith
Students and staff
Students3,892
Teachers252
District mascotCardinal
Colors  Cardinal Red
  Navy Blue
Other information
TrusteeJoel Rodriguez
TrusteeJesse Gomez
Board SecretaryAnton Williams
Websitehttp://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]

Member 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

  1. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lake County, IN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/3). Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mandatory Uniformity of Colors Policy." School City of East Chicago.

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