Chesterton Senior High School
School Overview
Chesterton Senior High School is a public school located in Chesterton, Indiana. It is a school in Duneland School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 46% of students are proficient in Math learning and 70% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,052 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 100 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,052 students are attending Chesterton Senior High School. By gender, there are 1,028 and 1,024 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Chesterton Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 573 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 498 | 211 | 287 |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| IDEA program | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Total | 573 | 249 | 324 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 100 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Chesterton Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. 99.0% of teachers are certified. 93.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 100 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 99 | 99.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 342 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 13,633 Households |
| Population | 35,755 |
| Male | 18,263 |
| Female | 17,912 |
| Child Population | 11,803 |
| Total Housing Units | 14,595 Units |
| Average House Value | $210,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $957 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $81,193 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.27% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Chesterton Senior High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 337 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 44 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 233 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Chesterton Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 337 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 105 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 202 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 202 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 44 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 233 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Duneland School Corporation
In Duneland School Corporation, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in CHESTERTON, Indiana
1 private schools are serving students in CHESTERTON, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.