For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,839 students in Valparaiso, IN. The top-ranked public high schools in Valparaiso, IN are Valparaiso High School, Morgan Township Middle/high School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public high schools.
Valparaiso, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valparaiso High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Valparaiso, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valparaiso High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 2,089 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
587 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Boone Grove High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 S 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Gr: K-12
Valparaiso, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Porter County Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Valparaiso, IN include Valparaiso High School, Morgan Township Middle/high School and Wheeler High School. Valparaiso has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Valparaiso?
6 public high schools are located in Valparaiso.
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Valparaiso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Valparaiso include: Wheeler High School vs. Valparaiso High School, Washington Twp Middle/high School vs. Valparaiso High School
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