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