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Valparaiso Community Schools

#4 in Best School Districts in Porter County
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 43 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Valparaiso Community Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Valparaiso, IN. It has 6,235 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 69% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
    valpo.k12.in.us
    (219) 531-3000
    3801 N Campbell St
    Valparaiso, IN 46385
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    Valparaiso Community Schools Rankings

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    High Schools in Valparaiso Community Schools

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    79%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    69%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1210
    454 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    234 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    6,235
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.2%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $60,316,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,554/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      60%
    • Support Services
      35%
    • Other
      5%
    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $54,563
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $917
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $175,100
    National
    $184,700

    Valparaiso Community Schools Reviews

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    The teachers at Valparaiso are mostly amazing! They gladly work with students and make the learning fun, while also engaging. Though, the administration is another story. With that, the entire time I attended Valparaiso High School, it was under construction. This caused a huge annoyance and led to many health concerns and other issues throughout all four years. In the end, I was unable to actually see the results.
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    Valparaiso High School has a very rigorous curriculum with many honors, upper level, and AP classes offered. The majority of students who attend Valparaiso High School go on to college, therefore they are very prepared once they graduate. For those who do not attend college, Valparaiso High School offers other options to help their students to be successful by offering classes at a local Career and Technical Center. Here students can learn technical skills and/or apply for apprenticeship programs. There are many different ways to be involved at Valparaiso High School. There are numerous sports, clubs, and activities to choose from, as well as music, drama, speech and debate, to name a few. The administration is very open to work with students and their ideas to make Valparaiso the best it can be.
    Valparaiso Community Schools is a fantastic school system. From K-12, I could not have been more fortunate to learn from such great teachers and mentors. Because of our great school system, I was able to obtain the degree, GPA, and test scores needed to gain acceptance to every college I applied for. Valparaiso Community Schools not only enhanced my education during High School, but prepared for a successful college career.