LaPorte High School

LaPorte Community School Corp
602 'F' St
LaPorte, IN 46350
1,875 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
LaPorte High School, located at 602 'F' St in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the LaPorte Community School Corporation. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a traditional high school environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs.

Beyond its core academic offerings, LaPorte High School is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the city. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student development, often highlighting its spirit and long-standing traditions. By providing a diverse range of programs—ranging from vocational training to advanced placement courses—the institution strives to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body while maintaining a focus on preparing graduates for success in an evolving global landscape.
1,875
Total Students
117.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,408 (75.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    299 (15.9 %)
  • Two or More
    104 (5.5 %)
  • Black
    50 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LaPorte Community School Corp
Phone: (219)362-3102
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 1,875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 117.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 679
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 9 544
Grade 10 463
Grade 11 414
Grade 12 413
Ungraded 41
Gender Ratio