Boone Grove High School

486 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Boone Grove High School, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Porter Township School Corporation. The school is known for its relatively small, close-knit environment, which fosters a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and the surrounding rural-suburban area. Academically, the school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a curriculum that includes core subjects, elective pathways, and opportunities for dual-credit enrollment to help students prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Boone Grove maintains a robust culture of extracurricular involvement, particularly through its athletic programs—the "Wolves"—as well as various student clubs, academic teams, and performing arts opportunities. The school prides itself on its tradition and community spirit, often acting as a central hub for local events. With a focus on character development and individual student achievement, Boone Grove High School strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the personalized attention afforded by its smaller student body.

486

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boone Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	75
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
390 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
75 (15.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Porter Township School Corp
Phone:	(219)476-3455
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 94

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 116

Ungraded 10