Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Chesterton Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chesterton Senior High School's student population of 1,999 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterton Senior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
79%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesterton Senior High School's ranking?
Chesterton Senior High School is ranked #193 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Chesterton Senior High School often compared to?
Chesterton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valparaiso High School, Portage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chesterton Senior High School?
1,999 students attend Chesterton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chesterton Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterton Senior High School?
Chesterton Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chesterton Senior High School offer ?
Chesterton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chesterton Senior High School part of?
Chesterton Senior High School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
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