A
Very Good
89/100

Chesterton Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 70% · Math 46% proficient · 81st percentile in Indiana
Graduation
B+
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
1,985
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%81/100reading 81st percentile, math 81st percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%67/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (+1 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+3 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White71%48%reading +8 pts, math +8 pts78th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%35%reading +17 pts, math +14 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%27%reading +9 pts, math +6 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2125 S 11th St
City Chesterton
ZIP Code 46304
District 1802800
NCES School ID 180280000333
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46304

Understanding the community around Chesterton Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,263
Per Capita Income $44,804
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $255,700
Median Rent $1,121
Owner-Occupied 77.1%
Renter-Occupied 22.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chesterton Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.6%
Black 2.7%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,985
Teachers (FTE) 113.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chesterton Senior High School?
Chesterton Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chesterton Senior High School?
Chesterton Senior High School has 1,985 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Chesterton Senior High School serve?
Chesterton Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chesterton Senior High School receive per student?
Chesterton Senior High School receives $15,316 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chesterton Senior High School in 46304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$338,413
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,627
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
22.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026