Serving 1,937 students in grades 9-12, Chesterton Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chesterton Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chesterton, IN, encompassing approximately 91.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.7 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chesterton Senior High School's student population of 1,937 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,937 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterton Senior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
78%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
98%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: 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 #374 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Chesterton Senior High School?
1,937 students attend Chesterton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chesterton Senior High School students are White, 15% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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