- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valparaiso, IN
Boone Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Boone Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180918001521
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Grove High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Grove High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Grove High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Porter Township School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180918001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Boone Grove High School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 180918001521 · Valparaiso, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 13.3:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Porter Lakes Elementary School (552 students)
Boone Grove High School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Boone Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Porter Lakes E
Porter Lakes Elementary School
552 students
- This school
Boone Grove High School
467 students
- Boone Grove Mi
Boone Grove Middle School
292 students
- Boone Grove El 198
Boone Grove Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Boone Grove High School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Grove High School compares
Boone Grove High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Boone Grove High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Porter Township School Corp reports $9,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Valparaiso
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Grove High School
How many students attend Boone Grove High School?
Boone Grove High School has 467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Grove High School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boone Grove High School?
23.7% of students at Boone Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Boone Grove High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Grove High School?
Boone Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boone Grove High School rank among high schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Grove High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Porter Township School Corp?
Besides Boone Grove High School, Porter Township School Corp also operates Porter Lakes Elementary School (552 students), Boone Grove Middle School (292 students), and Boone Grove Elementary School (198 students). See the Porter Township School Corp district page for the complete list.