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Valparaiso Community Schools

Indiana · Public School District
12
Schools
6,382
Students
$14,719
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
30.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Valparaiso Community Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 6,382 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,719 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin Middle School06–08821
Thomas Jefferson Middle School06–08640
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Porter County Career Center06–120
Valparaiso High School09–122,098
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,719Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
38%
State
55.6%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal
6.7%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,382
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valparaiso Community Schools?
Valparaiso Community Schools has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,382 students.
What is the graduation rate for Valparaiso Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Valparaiso Community Schools spend per student?
Valparaiso Community Schools spends $14,719 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Valparaiso Community Schools?
31% of students in Valparaiso Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Valparaiso Community Schools?
No, Valparaiso Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Valparaiso Community Schools serve?
Valparaiso Community Schools serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Valparaiso Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Valparaiso Community Schools is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.