- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso High School
Federal NCES profile for Valparaiso High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181197001891
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valparaiso High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valparaiso High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valparaiso High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Valparaiso Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181197001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Valparaiso High School held near 2,151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 116.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 181197001891 · Valparaiso, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,089 enr · 20.7:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students)
Valparaiso High School held near 2,151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.2 → 116.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Valparaiso High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valparaiso High School
2,089 students
- Benjamin Frank 823
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
823 students
- Thomas Jeffers 632
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
632 students
- Cooks Corners 487
Cooks Corners Elementary School
487 students
- Heavilin Eleme 479
Heavilin Elementary School
479 students
- Flint Lake Ele 476
Flint Lake Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Valparaiso High School reports 2,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valparaiso High School compares
Valparaiso 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,089 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,089
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,533
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Valparaiso High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valparaiso Community Schools reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valparaiso High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooks Corners Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heavilin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flint Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valparaiso High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valparaiso High School
How many students attend Valparaiso High School?
Valparaiso High School has 2,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,098 (2022-23) → 2,151 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valparaiso High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valparaiso High School is 20.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valparaiso High School?
26.5% of students at Valparaiso High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valparaiso High School?
The largest demographic group at Valparaiso High School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valparaiso High School?
Valparaiso High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Valparaiso High School rank among high schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Valparaiso High School ranks #3 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 Valparaiso Community Schools?
Besides Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso Community Schools also operates Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (632 students), and Cooks Corners Elementary School (487 students). See the Valparaiso Community Schools district page for the complete list.