About VCS

 

Valparaiso Community Schools (VCS) is a K-12 public school corporation serving ~6,500 students in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Twelve total schools make up VCS, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 alternative school and 1 high school. Our VCS Team consists of ~700 staff members, including teachers, teacher’s aides, guidance counselors, social workers, administrators and support staff.

 

Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, a growing community located in “The Region" just 50 miles southeast of Chicago, IL, "Valpo" is home to over 32,000 residents and serves as a hub for an additional 15,000 living in surrounding areas.  Valparaiso is the seat of Porter County, which has the 7th highest per capita income in the State of Indiana and is one of the few counties in Indiana with a growing population, totaling over 160,000.  This makes Porter County the 9th largest county by population in Indiana.

 

Overarching Achievements

• 97% graduation rate
• Top-20 school district in Indiana for ILEARN test scores
• Consistently celebrate National Merit Finalists & Scholarship Winners
• Numerous College Board National Recognition recipients
• Over 1,200 Advanced Placement (AP) Exams taken by over 600 students with a majority earning college credit
• 7500+ college credits earned over the past 3 years equating to significant savings for families