Our School

VHS MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Valparaiso High School is to challenge all students to achieve grade-level mastery as defined by district and state standards. To ensure this outcome, the school community is committed to providing a comprehensive system of support in a safe, orderly, academic environment.


VHS VISION STATEMENT:

VHS accepts its mission as a comprehensive public high school. The students, faculty, administration, staff, and the community agree to support and pursue the following visions:


  • Deliver the well-rounded, world-class education necessary for all students to achieve personal and academic excellence.
  • Accept our essential roles as collaborators in a safe learning community.
  • Value personal and civic responsibility, academic integrity and respect.
 

2020 College Success Award
 
 
 
 
We won the @GreatSchools 2022 #CollegeSuccessAward for preparing our students for college and beyond! Learn more about the Award at GreatSchools.org.
US News & World Report 2022

 

Valparaiso High School was named as one of the best high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report for 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022.


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Valparaiso High School is among 54 total Indiana schools to be recognized by the Indiana Department of Education at the Advanced Placement Awards Ceremony. 

VHS earned an A letter grade at both the state and federal levels.

APCSA Valparaiso High School has been awarded College Board's Female Diversity Award for AP Computer Science A!  Schools receiving this award have expanded young women's participation in the course and closed the gender gap among students.
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Valparaiso High School was selected as the 11th best high school in Indiana by College Simply. 

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VHS Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Symphony Orchestra for earning Gold ratings at the Indiana State School Music Association competition.

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Valparaiso High School is a Champions Together School. Champions Together is a collaborative partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Indiana.

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Gymnastics and Unified Track are 2021 State Champions!

 

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Boys Basketball Team is the Duneland Athletic Conference Champion for the 2020-21 season.

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The 2018 Valenian and the 2019 Valenian earned a spot as a Indiana High School Press Association Yearbook Hoosier Star Finalist.

 
 
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Valparaiso High School has successfully earned the designation of Progressing for the Family Friendly Schools by the Indiana Department of Education for 2023-2024.