For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,501 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN are Laporte Juvenile Correctional, Laporte High School and Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Laporte County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Central Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Laporte County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Grades: PK-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Westville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Grades: 7-12
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
South Central Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Michigan City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Laporte County, IN include Laporte Juvenile Correctional, Laporte High School and Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laporte County?
7 public high schools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laporte County include: Michigan City High School vs. Laporte High School, Westville High School vs. Laporte High School, Laporte High School vs. Michigan City High School
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