Valparaiso High School
School Overview
Valparaiso High School is a public school located in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is a school in Valparaiso Community Schools district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, 51% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,093 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 104 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,093 students are attending Valparaiso High School. By gender, there are 1,072 and 1,021 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Valparaiso High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,090 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77 | 30 | 47 |
| Asian | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Black | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| White | 947 | 453 | 494 |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| in LEP Program | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| IDEA program | 27 | 21 | 6 |
| Total | 1,090 | 513 | 577 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 104 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Valparaiso High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 104 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 104 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 4.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 349 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 17,873 Households |
| Population | 42,142 |
| Male | 21,983 |
| Female | 23,124 |
| Child Population | 11,048 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,037 Units |
| Average House Value | $203,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $936 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $67,273 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.59% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Valparaiso High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 773 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 6 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 689 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Valparaiso High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 773 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 127 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 460 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 629 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 6 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 689 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools
In Valparaiso Community Schools, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in VALPARAISO, Indiana
7 private schools are serving students in VALPARAISO, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.