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Valparaiso Community Schools

#4 in Best School Districts in Porter County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • 34 reviews
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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 6,372 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 69% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading.
    Address
    3801 N Campbell St
    Valparaiso, IN 46385
    Telephone
    (219) 531-3000
    Website
    valpo.k12.in.us
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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
    1200
    369 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    196 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
    6,372
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26.5%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    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%

    Valparaiso Community Schools Reviews

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    Valparaiso High School has great teachers and coaches, who are always there for students. I am personally still adjusting to the school. Valparaiso is undergoing construction to improve the our learning environment. Everyone is very active in clubs or sports, which is why I love meeting new people at school!
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    There are many ways and opportunities to succeed at VHS. However, if you start in track two or three classes, it is extremely hard to move up to better classes that prepare you better for college and beyond. Guidance Counselors are nice, but have really no idea about what they are doing and what some classes actually are. Construction is shit. There is deafening sounds of drilling in the classrooms and construction workers that wander into classrooms. Not to mention that some fire detectors are turned off because of the constant false alarms because of construction dust.
    The teachers at Valparaiso High School are very sub par. There are a few here and there that go out of their way to ensure their students achieve their goals and aspirations, but not many do. The guidance counselors are typically busy with other matters to attend to and are not resourceful most of the time. Overall, the courses are pretty good and the Porter County Career and Technical Center is an amazing place for hands on experience in the field of work you're planning to go into.