LaPorte High School is a public high school located in LaPorte, Indiana. It is a part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation. The school district includes most of LaPorte, as well as Kingsbury and Kingsford Heights.
Serving 1,807 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Laporte High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laporte High School's student population of 1,807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,807 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
orange, black
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Laporte High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laporte High School is 0.45, 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
#757 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laporte High School's ranking?
Laporte High School is ranked #757 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Laporte High School often compared to?
Laporte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan City High School, Westville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laporte High School?
The graduation rate of Laporte High School is 84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Laporte High School?
1,807 students attend Laporte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Laporte High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laporte High School?
Laporte High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laporte High School offer ?
Laporte High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laporte High School part of?
Laporte High School is part of La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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