Chesterton Senior High School

Chesterton Senior High School serves 1,985 students in grades 9-12 in this Porter County community, making it a sizable high school with 113 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 17.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school holds a middle-of-the-pack position among Indiana high schools, ranking 887th out of 1,831 schools statewide, placing it in the 52nd percentile with room for academic growth. Currently, 43% of students demonstrate proficiency or above in mathematics across grade levels, indicating opportunities for enhanced academic support and instruction.

The school's diverse student body benefits from being part of a well-established educational system that serves families throughout the Chesterton area. The surrounding 46304 ZIP code reflects a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community with a median household income of $86,263 and median home values around $255,700. With 34% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 9.1%, the neighborhood provides a supportive environment for education.

The school sits in Chesterton's large suburban setting, where families enjoy the benefits of a growing community that balances residential appeal with educational opportunities for its nearly 2,000 high school students.