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Michigan City High School

8466 W Pahs Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360 · (219) 873-2044 · LaPorte County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,506 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
1,506
High
DISTRICT 754 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
95 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
1,028 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 934123%
Grade 1040127%
Grade 1139626%
Grade 1236024%
Ungraded81%
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 57% · US 70%
White
60440%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 62% · US 43%
Hispanic
20814%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 15% · US 30%
Black
53335%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 14% · US 15%
Asian
70%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3% · US 6%
Two+
14910%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 0%
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
Male
77151%
Female
73549%

School pathway

Feeds from
Barker Middle School07–08Martin T Krueger Middle School07–08
Based on grade levels within Michigan City Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Michigan City High School this school1,50668.3%N/A
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Matched among Indiana high 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 Michigan City High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn IndianaIn LaPorte County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,506#55 of 392#1 of 7
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.9:1#229 of 359N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
68.5%#26 of 360N/A
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
68.3%#26 of 373N/A
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked steepest decline first
-9.5%#95 of 201N/A
Ranked against other public high 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 2024-25
Enrollment
1,506
-54 (-3%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 1,252
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-251,50694.915.9:168% (1,028)
2023-241,5319316.5:166% (1,014)
2022-231,55593.316.7:171% (1,107)
2020-211,56011213.9:174% (1,162)
2017-181,665113.914.6:168% (1,124)
2015-161,72210716.1:164% (1,101)
2010-111,9099420.3:158% (1,099)
2000-011,3988616.3:120% (278)
1990-911,2527616.5:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Michigan City High School.

About Michigan City High School

Michigan City High School is a high-enrollment high school that serves part of Michigan City, Indiana. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 1,506 students. The average among high schools in Indiana is roughly 816 students; this school is 85% above that.

Michigan City High School sits within Michigan City Area Schools, which has 13 schools and 5,030 students.

At Michigan City High School, the largest share of students is White, at 40%. The school is also 35% Black, 14% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. That is lower than the 78% White share among all LaPorte County residents. The school's diversity index is 68%, meaning two students picked at random have a 68% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.

The school has about 15.9 students per teacher and 94.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. For comparison, high schools in Indiana average 16.6:1. About 68% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in LaPorte County average 50%.

LaPorte County census figures show that the median household income is $71,055, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 38 public schools in LaPorte County, enrolling about 15,515 students in all.

Nearby, Little Wolves Early Learning Center is about 0.8 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.

The federal government classifies Michigan City High School's location as City: Small.

Enrollment at Michigan City High School declined 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 1,560 to 1,506 students. Its ratio of students to teachers was 13.9:1 in 2020-21, and 15.9:1 in 2024-25.

Questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.

LaPorte County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Michigan City High School
District
Michigan City Area Schools
Address
8466 W Pahs Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone
(219) 873-2044
County
LaPorte County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,506
Teachers (FTE)
95
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Free and reduced lunch
1,028 (68%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
180657001160
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Michigan City Area Schools
Other schools in Michigan City
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Michigan City High School
How many students attend Michigan City High School?
Michigan City High School enrolls approximately 1,506 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Michigan City High School serve?
Michigan City High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Michigan City High School have?
Michigan City High School employs 95 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Michigan City High School?
Student demographics at Michigan City High School are roughly 40% White, 14% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Michigan City High School in?
Michigan City High School is part of Michigan City Area Schools.
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