Washington Township Middle-High School is a public high school and middle school located in Washington Township, just east of Valparaiso, Indiana.
Serving 456 students in grades 6-12, Washington Twp Middle/high School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Twp Middle/High School serves the north part of Valparaiso, IN, covering an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Twp Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Washington Twp Middle/high School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington Twp Middle/high School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Twp Middle/high School is 0.30, 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
#281 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
83%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Twp Middle/high School's ranking?
Washington Twp Middle/high School is ranked #281 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Washington Twp Middle/high School often compared to?
Washington Twp Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valparaiso High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington Twp Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Washington Twp Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Washington Twp Middle/high School?
456 students attend Washington Twp Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Washington Twp Middle/high School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Twp Middle/high School?
Washington Twp Middle/high School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Twp Middle/high School offer ?
Washington Twp Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Twp Middle/high School part of?
Washington Twp Middle/high School is part of East Porter County School Corp School District.
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