Michigan City High School
Reported Enrollment
1,555
students
District
Michigan City Area Schools
County Context Score
33/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
8466 W Pahs Rd, Michigan City, IN, 46360
School District
Michigan City Area Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180657001160
- District ID
- 1806570
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,555 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Michigan City High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
LaPorte County has 35 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Michigan City High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Michigan City Area Schools, LaPorte County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Michigan City High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Michigan City Area Schools.
1,555 students
Michigan City High School reports 1,555 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 6 other high schools in LaPorte County with enrollment data, 6 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 291 students.
7 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 427 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
13 district schools
Michigan City Area Schools lists 8 primary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
2
High
2
Other
1
Nearby context inside Michigan City Area Schools
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Michigan City High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Michigan City Area Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Michigan City High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Michigan City High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Michigan City High School with nearby schools?
Michigan City High School should be compared with 7 high schools in LaPorte County, plus other schools in Michigan City Area Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Michigan City High School?
Before using Michigan City High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Michigan City Area Schools.
Part of Michigan City Area Schools
Michigan City High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,193 students across 13 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
13
Reported Enrollment
5,193
13 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- A K Smith Area Career Center6–12 · HighListed only
- Barker Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Coolspring Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Edgewood Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Joy Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Knapp Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Marsh Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Martin T Krueger Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Lake Hills Elementary SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Niemann Elementary SchoolPK · OtherListed only
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LaPorte County Schools
County Context Score
33/100
County-level composite across 35 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.