For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,324 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN are Laporte High School, Westville High School and Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Laporte County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Central Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Laporte County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Westville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harrison St.
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Gr: PK
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: K-12
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Gr: 9-12
602 1st St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN include Laporte High School, Westville High School and Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laporte County?
6 public high schools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laporte County include: Michigan City High School vs. Laporte High School, Westville High School vs. Laporte High School, Laporte High School vs. Michigan City High School
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