- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Laporte High School
Federal NCES profile for Laporte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001015
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laporte High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Laporte High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte High School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Laporte High School held near 1,851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 111.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 180558001015 · Laporte, IN Other · MID · TRAD
1,807 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte Middle School (862 students)
Laporte High School held near 1,851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 117.7 → 111.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Laporte High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- Lincoln Elemen 353
Lincoln Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Laporte High School reports 1,807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laporte High School compares
Laporte 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,807 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,807
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Laporte High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laporte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laporte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laporte High School
How many students attend Laporte High School?
Laporte High School has 1,807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,875 (2022-23) → 1,851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Laporte High School?
48.7% of students at Laporte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laporte High School?
The largest demographic group at Laporte High School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laporte High School?
Laporte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Laporte High School rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte High School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Laporte High School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte Middle School (862 students), Kesling Intermediate School (847 students), and F Willard Crichfield Elementary (459 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.