School Enrollment

The Lake Central School Corporation will soon be looking at changes to its elementary school boundaries.

Valparaiso continues to attract young families, judging by the latest school enrollment data. The September count showed that Valparaiso Community Schools had about 6,471 students, 64 more than last September.

Enrollment at the Lake Central School Corporation is down — or up slightly, depending on how you count.

Valparaiso Community Schools is touting its highest graduation rate in recent memory. The graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 98.53 percent.

The Lake Central School Corporation is reporting a slight drop in enrollment. September's official count showed 9,094 students, a decrease of 134 from last fall.

A concern about everything from COVID to curriculum is fueling an exodus from public education.