The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in Social studies. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Westville High School
Westville High School serves grades seven through twelve, a single building that houses both middle and high school students in the small LaPorte County town of Westville. It is a regular public school within the MSD of New Durham Township, and its enrollment is small enough that most families in the district will know each other. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic, multiracial, and Black or Asian students. More than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a level that signals moderate economic need but is not among the highest in the county.
State test results for the most recent year show that roughly a third of students met proficiency in math and a similar share in English language arts on the ILEARN assessment. These rates are below the state average, but they place Westville above the midpoint among districts in LaPorte County, meaning some neighboring districts post lower scores. Older data from a different state test in social studies, from the 2017-18 school year, showed a higher pass rate, though that test has since been replaced, so the figure is not directly comparable. Parents who want a fuller picture of academic momentum should look into whether these proficiency rates have been stable or shifting in recent years; the available data does not yet include a multi-year trend.
The school did not have a reported graduation rate in the data provided, which is an important gap for a building that serves twelfth graders. A family considering Westville for the final years of high school should ask the school directly about its four-year graduation rate, as that metric is a standard accountability measure in Indiana and typically published by the state. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent. Without these, a complete assessment of outcomes for older students is limited.
Westville itself is a small, walkable town positioned at the junction of two historic railroads, with a population that has grown modestly in recent years from its 2020 census count. The town's own website describes it as "just beginning to expand." The area hosts three major institutions that shape the local economy: the Westville Correctional Facility, a large state prison; the Purdue University Northwest campus, which sits on a separated site just outside downtown; and the school district itself. Median home prices in the zip code are above the state median, and while the area is more affordable than the national average, recent mortgage rates have kept monthly costs elevated relative to rents, so renting may be the more accessible option for many households. The commute to Chicago, South Bend, or the Lake Michigan shore is a straightforward drive via the nearby toll road.
The school does not appear to be a charter or magnet school, nor is it identified as Title I, though the share of students receiving meal assistance suggests a moderate level of low-income enrollment. No data on class sizes, teacher experience, or course offerings was available in the dataset, so parents should seek out the school's own program descriptions if they care about advanced coursework, dual-credit opportunities, or career and technical education pathways.
In sum, Westville High School sits in a small-town setting with a modest but above-county-median proficiency record and a student body that is predominantly white and of moderate economic diversity. The missing graduation rate and absence of longitudinal data leave open questions about how well the school supports students through to diploma completion, but the school's position relative to other LaPorte County districts suggests it is not an outlier on the low end academically. This is a school that fits families who value a close-knit rural environment, are comfortable with a combined middle-high arrangement, and want to verify key high school outcomes directly with the administration.
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