Valparaiso High School

Valparaiso High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2727 Campbell St,  Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso Community Schools
3.7
2.9
2,151 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Veronica Tobon
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
55.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
343:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
74.8%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
4.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 806 Students
Purdue University 753 Students
Ball State University 383 Students
Valparaiso University 352 Students
Purdue University Northwest 263 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 255 Students
Butler University 215 Students
Michigan State University 210 Students
Indiana State University 199 Students
University of Indianapolis 152 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 176 Students
Business 174 Students
Nursing 157 Students
Biology 157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 98 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Elementary Education 61 Students
Marketing 59 Students
Engineering 54 Students
Environmental Science 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 461 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/20/2025
Overall my experience at Valparaiso High School has been very positive. I love the teachers, the academics, and the athletics. There is so much dedication from the staff to make the students feel comfortable.
5.0 Senior
2/11/2025
Honestly it's a pretty great school I mean besides that fact that it's a school in general so of course I don't want to be there but when you compare to other places it's actually really nice. It has a lot of class options and resources to help figure out what you want to do for a career. I do think they could be more active with seniors about college cause overall if you don't request a meeting there's only like 2 check ups and I don't really know how to apply for any of this stuff or what it means. So overall it's a really nice school it's safe environment and has good resources I just recommend more hands on involvement for the seniors because not everyone is willing to reach out on their own when they're confused.
4.0 Senior
9/18/2024
Valparaiso High School is a good school. It offers many different and unique classes in a wide variety of subjects. The teachers are passionate, and the staff members are friendly. However, I am not a fan of how the budget is distributed between sports teams and music/art programs. I would like to see the school put more funding into the music and art programs so the students have the resources and tools they need to achieve high levels of success.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 16 Reviews
5.0 other
6/4/2025
I think I overall enjoyed all four years of my time at this school. The lunch could be better. I had a ton of great teachers throughout the years and avoided the few bad ones who I can't name here, but seriously a ton of the teachers are super nice and cool if you get to know them. The school itself...
5.0 parent
1/29/2024
I went to four school districts in my lifetime and this was by far the most balanced education I received. I felt the teachers cared and the ability to get involved in whatever you wanted was unmatched. The school is beautiful with a ton of great amenities.
5.0 parent
4/21/2023
For the review that stated “I liked the school at first but have began to dislike it because for what the school is given, in terms of funding, it’s ridiculous the WiFi is terrible, sports overrule academics, and students don’t get into their top colleges because the teachers don’t give out A’s”I am...
5.0 parent
1/22/2020
It prepared me to get into every State college in Indiana.

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Valparaiso High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Valparaiso, IN, in the Valparaiso neighborhood, and is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 2,151 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Valparaiso High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $370,267. Discover additional schools in the area, like Porter County Education Services, Ben Franklin Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Valparaiso has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valparaiso High School.

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