High Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso Community Schools in Indiana is home to one high school, Valparaiso High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 32 high schools in the state and maintains a prestigious 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is one of the highest-performing schools in Indiana.

Valparaiso High School boasts an impressive 97.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's diverse student population reflects the broader community, with 74.79% White, 4.67% African American, 14.3% Hispanic, 1.95% Asian, and 4.1% two or more races. Academically, the school's students perform on par with the district average in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics, but they score lower than the district average in ILEARN/Biology proficiency.

While Valparaiso High School excels in many areas, the data also highlights opportunities for improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% is higher than the state average, and 29.55% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 20.7 is slightly higher than the recommended ratio, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support that students receive.