Chesterton Senior High School vs. Portage High School
Should I attend Chesterton Senior High School or Portage High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Portage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,999 students in grades 9-12, Chesterton Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,278 students in grades 9-12, Portage 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 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
2,278 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
155 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#870 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
494
564
Grade 10 Students
513
572
Grade 11 Students
482
582
Grade 12 Students
506
551
Ungraded Students
4
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
25%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
79%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
