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Laporte High School

School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN

A Laporte Community School Corp school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

602 'F' St, Laporte, IN 46350

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2021)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Laporte High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Laporte High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,311

Median home value

$199,800

Median rent

$920/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Laporte Community School Corp

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laporte High School is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laporte High School

Laporte High School is a public school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 1,851 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laporte High School

What grades does Laporte High School serve?

Laporte High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Laporte High School?

Laporte High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,851 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laporte High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laporte High School rank in IN?

Laporte High School ranks #1,298 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Laporte High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laporte High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Laporte High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laporte High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Laporte High School a charter school?

No, Laporte High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Laporte High School a Title I school?

No, Laporte High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laporte High School?

56.2% of students at Laporte High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,851
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
LaPorte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 46350)
45,152
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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