For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,067 students in Chesterton, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterton, IN are Chesterton Senior High School and Northwest Indiana Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public high schools.
Chesterton, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesterton Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Indiana Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chesterton, IN include Chesterton Senior High School and Northwest Indiana Online School.
How many public high schools are located in Chesterton?
2 public high schools are located in Chesterton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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