Boone Grove High School is a public high school in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Porter Township School Corporation. Boone Grove High School includes grades 9–12. In 1913, the first 4-year commissioned high school was built in Boone Grove.
Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Boone Grove High School 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boone Grove High School's student population of 475 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Boone Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boone Grove High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boone Grove High School's ranking?
Boone Grove High School is ranked #1174 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Boone Grove High School often compared to?
Boone Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hebron High School, Chesterton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boone Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Boone Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Boone Grove High School?
475 students attend Boone Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Boone Grove High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boone Grove High School?
Boone Grove High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boone Grove High School offer ?
Boone Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boone Grove High School part of?
Boone Grove High School is part of Porter Township School Corp School District.
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