Chesterton Senior High School vs. Valparaiso High School
Should I attend Chesterton Senior High School or Valparaiso 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
Valparaiso High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 2,073 students in grades 9-12, Valparaiso High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,999 students
2,073 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
135 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#65 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
494
539
Grade 10 Students
513
573
Grade 11 Students
482
475
Grade 12 Students
506
476
Ungraded Students
4
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
79%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
