Enrollment
2,089
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181197001891
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valparaiso High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso High School is a large high school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 2,089 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 30% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.5% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 37 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valparaiso's high schools, it stands alongside Boone Grove High School (467 students): Valparaiso High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Valparaiso Community Schools also operates Benjamin Franklin Middle School (823 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (632 students) alongside Valparaiso High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valparaiso High School compares
Valparaiso High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valparaiso Community Schools, which includes Valparaiso High School.
$10,965
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Valparaiso High School a good school?
Valparaiso High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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