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What's one thing LaPorte High School gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
1,807
Combined
DISTRICT 952 · STATE 531
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LA PORTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180558001015
LaPorte High School
602 'F' St, LaPorte, IN 46350 · (219) 362-3102 · LaPorte County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,807 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
110 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 104.2:1 · STATE 24.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
727 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 441 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 427 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 490 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 420 | 23% |
| Ungraded | 29 | 2% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like LaPorte High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaPorte High School this school | 1,807 | 40.2% | N/A |
| Burris Laboratory School Muncie | 676 | 25.0% | 48.4% |
| Muncie Central High School Muncie | 1,337 | 68.8% | N/A |
| Benjamin Bosse High School Evansville | 868 | 66.5% | N/A |
| Cannelton Elementary & High School Cannelton | 216 | 59.7% | 24.6% |
| RISE Learning Center Indianapolis | 200 | 55.0% | 9.0% |
Matched among Indiana K-12 schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LaPorte High School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,807 | #1 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #8 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.0% | #8 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.2% | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,807
+34 (+2%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 1,843
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,807 | 109.8 | 16.4:1 | 40% (727) |
| 2023-24 | 1,851 | 111.7 | 16.6:1 | 56% (1,041) |
| 2022-23 | 1,875 | 117.7 | 15.9:1 | 55% (1,022) |
| 2020-21 | 1,773 | 112 | 15.8:1 | 43% (766) |
| 2017-18 | 2,056 | 124.5 | 16.5:1 | 47% (959) |
| 2015-16 | 2,154 | 112 | 19.2:1 | 42% (905) |
| 2010-11 | 1,839 | 110 | 16.7:1 | 41% (745) |
| 2000-01 | 1,893 | 96 | 19.7:1 | 13% (251) |
| 1990-91 | 1,843 | 94 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LaPorte High School.
About LaPorte High School
LaPorte High School is a large school serving multiple grade levels located in LaPorte, Indiana. It had 1,807 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 12. That compares with an average of about 531 students for combined schools in Indiana.
La Porte Community School Corp has 12 schools; together they serve 6,089 students.
Federal enrollment data show LaPorte High School is 72% White. Enrollment also includes 17% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. A diversity index of 45% means there is a 45% chance two randomly chosen students at LaPorte High School are from different groups.
On staff are 109.8 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Combined schools in Indiana average 24.5:1, 8.1 more students per teacher than here. LaPorte High School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 40%. The rate at public schools in LaPorte County averages 50%, higher than here.
Looking at the county, LaPorte County, median household income comes to about $71,055, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 9%. The county has 38 public schools and about 15,515 students.
Among nearby public schools, Handley Elementary School is closest at about 0.3 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of LaPorte High School.
NCES assigns LaPorte High School the locale City: Small, meaning inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 1,773 in 2020-21 and 1,807 in 2024-25.
This community page is for conversations about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
LaPorte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
111,917
Census ACS
Median income
$71,055
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
15,515 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in La Porte Community School Corp
- LaPorte Middle SchoolMiddle · 862 students
- Kesling Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 847 students
- F Willard Crichfield ElementaryElementary · 459 students
- Handley Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 353 students
- Hailmann Elementary SchoolElementary · 318 students
Other schools in LaPorte
- LaPorte Middle SchoolMiddle · 862 students
- Kesling Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 847 students
- F Willard Crichfield ElementaryElementary · 459 students
- Handley Elementary SchoolElementary · 366 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 353 students
- Hailmann Elementary SchoolElementary · 318 students
Nearby schools
- Handley Elementary School0.3 mi · 366
- La Porte Online School0.5 mi · 96
- Lincoln Elementary School0.8 mi · 353
- LaPorte Middle School0.9 mi · 862
- Kesling Intermediate School0.9 mi · 847
- Riley Elementary School1.0 mi · 291
Frequently asked questions
About LaPorte High SchoolHow many students attend LaPorte High School?
LaPorte High School enrolls approximately 1,807 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does LaPorte High School serve?
LaPorte High School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LaPorte High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LaPorte High School is approximately 16.4:1 (110 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at LaPorte High School?
At LaPorte High School, the student body is approximately 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is LaPorte High School public or private?
LaPorte High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by La Porte Community School Corp.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.