For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 9,070 students in Porter County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Porter County, IN are Morgan Township Middle/high School, Valparaiso High School and Wheeler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Porter County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Porter County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valparaiso High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Porter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Valparaiso High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 2,151 students
Rank: #33.
Wheeler High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
587 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Grades: 6-12
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #66.
Kouts Middle/high School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 E College Ave
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Trojan Virtual Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #88.
Boone Grove High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 S 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Portage High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Us Hwy 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 764-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 2,198 students
Rank: #1010.
Hebron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #1111.
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Us Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1212.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Porter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Porter County Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Porter County, IN include Morgan Township Middle/high School, Valparaiso High School and Wheeler High School. Porter County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Porter County?
12 public high schools are located in Porter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter County?
Porter County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Porter County include: Valparaiso High School vs. Chesterton Senior High School, Chesterton Senior High School vs. Valparaiso High School, Neighbors' New Vistas High School vs. Valparaiso High School
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