Chesterton Senior High School

1,981 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Chesterton Senior High School, located in Chesterton, Indiana, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Duneland School Corporation. The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust career and technical education programs. Beyond its academic focus, the school maintains a strong commitment to fostering a well-rounded student experience, providing numerous extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics and fine arts programs to student-led organizations and academic clubs.

As the flagship high school for the Duneland community, Chesterton Senior High is known for its modern facilities and a dedicated faculty focused on student achievement and post-secondary readiness. The school culture emphasizes a blend of tradition and innovation, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and the workforce. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, the institution serves as a central hub for student life and development within the town of Chesterton.

1,981

Total Students

98.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesterton Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,582
Hispanic	262
Black	50
Asian	25
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,582 (79.9 %)
Hispanic
262 (13.2 %)
Two or More
57 (2.9 %)
Black
50 (2.5 %)
Asian
25 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Duneland School Corporation
Phone:	(219)983-3730
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 495

Grade 10 488

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 486

Ungraded 4