Valparaiso High School

2,089 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Valparaiso High School, located at 2727 N Campbell St in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as the primary public high school for the Valparaiso Community Schools district. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, "Valpo" is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—competing as the Vikings—and maintains a strong tradition in the fine and performing arts, including highly successful band, choir, and theater departments. With a focus on fostering both character and community involvement, Valparaiso High School remains a focal point for student life in Porter County, emphasizing a well-rounded education that encourages students to pursue excellence in all facets of their development.

2,089

Total Students

113.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valparaiso High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,521
Hispanic	324
Black	100
Asian	50
Two or More	92
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,521 (72.8%)
Hispanic
324 (15.5%)
Black
100 (4.8%)
Two or More
92 (4.4%)
Asian
50 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3070
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,089
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	540
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 507

Grade 10 531

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 516

Ungraded 12