Chesterton High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 located in Chesterton, Indiana. It is the only high school in the Duneland School Corporation.
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, Chesterton Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chesterton Senior High School's student population of 1,985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Chesterton Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesterton Senior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesterton Senior High School's ranking?
Chesterton Senior High School is ranked #363 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Chesterton Senior High School often compared to?
Chesterton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valparaiso High School, Portage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Chesterton Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Chesterton Senior High School?
1,985 students attend Chesterton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Chesterton Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesterton Senior High School?
Chesterton Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chesterton Senior High School offer ?
Chesterton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesterton Senior High School part of?
Chesterton Senior High School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
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