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Chesterton Senior High School

Chesterton, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304(219) 983-3730
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Math academic achievement
Meets Expectations
Graduation rate
Exceeds Expectations
Strength of diploma
Exceeds Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Does Not Meet Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

299 students tested

49.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency63
  • At proficiency85
  • Approaching proficiency119
  • Below proficiency32
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested376321299
Proficient51.1%45.5%49.5%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

6.8% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,0021,980
Suspended out of school7.4% · 1496.8% · 134
Suspended in school2.1% · 435.3% · 105
Expelled1.8% · 372.1% · 42
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

18.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count2,0072,0221,984
Chronically absent22.8% · 45721.6% · 43618.7% · 371

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,985 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Principal

Brent Martinson

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino13.6%
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White78.7%
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Black or African American2.7%
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Asian1.3%
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Two or More Races3.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 180280000333

District
Duneland School Corporation
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,985 students
Teachers (FTE)
113.7

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