Enrollment
456
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valparaiso, IN
Washington Twp Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Twp Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180900002009
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Twp Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #19 of 23
- public schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Twp Middle/High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Middle/High School ranks #19 of 23 public schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Twp Middle/High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Twp Middle/High School
Washington Twp Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 456 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 912 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Valparaiso's public schools, it stands alongside Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students): Washington Twp Middle/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
East Porter County School Corp also operates Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students) and Kouts Middle/High School (381 students) alongside Washington Twp Middle/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 Washington Twp Middle/High School compares
Washington Twp Middle/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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$9,931
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Washington Twp Middle/High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Porter County School Corp, which includes Washington Twp Middle/High School.
$9,931
Per student
-18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 Washington Twp Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Twp Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Valparaiso
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Twp Middle/High School
How many students attend Washington Twp Middle/High School?
Washington Twp Middle/High School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Middle/High School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Washington Twp Middle/High School?
22.3% of students at Washington Twp Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Twp Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Twp Middle/High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Twp Middle/High School?
Washington Twp Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Washington Twp Middle/High School rank among public schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Middle/High School ranks #19 of 23 public 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 public schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
Is Washington Twp Middle/High School a good school?
Washington Twp Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Washington Twp Middle/High School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), Kouts Middle/High School (381 students), and Washington Twp Elementary School (339 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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