Boone Grove High School

What Boone Grove High School does

Boone Grove High School (BGHS) is a public secondary school located at 260 S 500 W, Valparaiso, Indiana, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of the Porter Township School Corporation (PTSC). The school delivers a standard 7-period instructional day augmented by an Instructional Support Period (ISP) from 7:30-7:55 a.m. for targeted academic intervention, a Blended Wednesday hybrid learning option for qualifying upperclassmen, college preparation programming (NCAA eligibility guidance, SAT/ACT administration, college rep visits, dual credit), and career and technical education delivered off-campus through the Porter County Career Center. The school's technology stack centers on a 1:1 iPad program (upgraded to 10th generation iPads with AppleCare for 2024-2025), with Schoology as the LMS, Skyward (Qmlativ) as the SIS (adopted 2024, replacing Harmony), Google Workspace for Education, Clever for single sign-on, Edmentum for summer credit recovery, Follett Destiny for library management, and ParentSquare for district-wide parent communication. Approximately 50-60 staff are listed in the BGHS staff directory, while the broader PTSC district reported 1,509 PK-12 students district-wide and 227 staff as of November 2020.

As a public school, BGHS does not charge tuition to in-district students. Funding flows through state per-pupil allocations, local property tax revenue, and federal Title programs administered at the district level. Families pay nominal book rental and technology fees (e.g., roughly $35 for an iPad protective case) at annual registration, and the school participates in the federal free and reduced-price meal program through its Food Services department. Customer segments are segmented by student persona — college-bound upperclassmen, career/vocational explorers, students requiring academic intervention, and student athletes — and the school uses a horizontal segmentation approach, serving all district-resident students equitably rather than targeting any commercial segment.

Name

Boone Grove High School

Legal name

Boone Grove High School

Website

https://bghs.ptsc.k12.in.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boone Grove High School is a public grades 9-12 school in Valparaiso, Indiana, operated by Porter Township School Corporation, serving district-resident students with college preparation, vocational programs, a 1:1 iPad program, and NCAA-eligibility support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF), College & Career Counseling (Admissions, Scholarships, Pathways) (EDAJALAE)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparation services
• Vocational career training
• Academic intervention programs
• Student technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Valparaiso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Boone Grove High School is a public high school operated by Porter Township School Corporation (PTSC). Funding comes from a combination of state per-pupil funding formulas, local property tax revenues, and federal Title programs. No direct tuition is charged to in-district students.
2. Book Rental / Technology Fees: Families pay annual book rental fees and technology-related fees (e.g., iPad case purchase at approximately $35). These are collected during annual registration.
3. Food Services: School meal program operated through district Food Services department. Families may qualify for free and reduced-price meals through federal programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boone Grove High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9-12 that delivers college preparatory, vocational, and general academic education through a traditional 7-period day. Core services include a 1:1 iPad technology program, NCAA eligibility preparation, dual credit and scholarship guidance, vocational training via the Porter County Career Center, an Instructional Support Period for academic intervention, and a Blended Wednesday hybrid learning option for qualifying students.

Product overview

Boone Grove High School is a public high school offering comprehensive secondary education with a portfolio of academic programs, student support services, and technology initiatives. The school operates a traditional 7-period instructional day with specialized programs including Instructional Support Period (ISP) for struggling students, Blended Wednesday hybrid learning for qualifying upperclassmen, and a 1:1 Student iPad Program. College preparation is supported through NCAA eligibility guidance, college representative visits, and dual credit opportunities. The school also offers career and technical education through the Porter County Career Center, recognition programs including Academic Hall of Fame and Academic Letters, and incentive programs like Student in Good Standing and Final Exam Waivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porter County Career Center Vocational Programs Career and technical education (CTE) programs delivered through a partnership with the Porter County Career Center for eligible juniors and seniors. Students receive parking passes and transportation to the off-campus facility to explore vocational trades and career-technical pathways.
• Dual Credit Program College-credit program allowing BGHS students to earn transferable college credits through partnerships with local universities while still enrolled in high school.
• NCAA Eligibility Preparation Program Guidance program that helps student athletes prepare for NCAA Division I, II, III, or NAIA collegiate athletics eligibility, including NCAA-approved core course planning, Eligibility Center registration, and transcript submission support.
• Summer School Credit Recovery Online credit recovery program delivered through the Edmentum platform, allowing students who have failed a course to retake it during the summer session and earn back credit toward graduation.
• College Rep Visits Program Program scheduling regular college admissions representative visits during lunch periods so students can engage directly with universities including Purdue West Lafayette, Valparaiso University, IU Indianapolis, Ball State, Marian University, Wabash College, Manchester College, University of Chicago, and University of St. Francis.
• Wolf Quest Open House Annual back-to-school informational night for prospective and current students and families, covering graduation pathways, vocational programs, athletics, financial aid/FAFSA, and school incentive programs with a college fair component.
• Blended Wednesday Program Optional hybrid learning day for juniors and seniors who maintain C- or higher in all courses, allowing eligible students to learn online from home on Wednesdays instead of attending in person. Requires parent permission and grade eligibility.
• Instructional Support Period (ISP) Morning academic support period from 7:30-7:55 AM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) where students with grades below C- are required to attend for extra help, assignment completion, and targeted teacher support; students maintaining C- or higher may attend voluntarily.
• Student iPad Program 1:1 iPad distribution program providing each BGHS student with an iPad for educational use, including AppleCare coverage and required approved protective cases (purchased by families at approximately $35). Upgraded to 10th generation iPads for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Student in Good Standing Program Eligibility program determining student qualification for extracurricular activities, school dances, and events based on grades, attendance, behavior, and pace toward graduation.
• Final Exam Waiver Program Merit-based incentive allowing students with a C- semester average to waive final exams; senior students need a B+ average between quarters to qualify for senior-specific waivers.
• Academic Hall of Fame Recognition program honoring students achieving a 3.5+ cumulative GPA at seven semesters with a plaque featuring their senior photo and GPA.
• Academic Letter Program Recognition program for students achieving 3.5+ cumulative GPA, conferring an academic patch, certificate, and photo recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 73-81% of BGHS seniors have passed the Naturalization Exam
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Porter County Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGHS partners with the Porter County Career Center to provide vocational and career-technical education programs for eligible junior and senior students. Students travel to the Career Center for specialized vocational instruction. Parking pass information and CTE Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination documents are maintained by the school.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary learning management system (LMS) used by all teachers and students. Used for course content delivery, assignments, assessments, and parent/student communication. Separate portals exist for parents and students.
• Skyward (Qmlativ)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system (SIS) adopted in 2024 to replace Harmony. Used for enrollment, grade reporting, attendance, and Skyward Family Access portal for parents and students to view records.
• InvestEdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestEd provides free financial aid presentations during Wolf Quest events. Their FREE presentation about financial aid helps families navigate college financing options and FASFA applications.
• NCAA Eligibility CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NCAA Eligibility Center is referenced as the governing body for student athlete eligibility at NCAA Division I, II, and III schools. The school provides guidance on NCAA-approved core courses, registration procedures, and transcript submission requirements.
• Indiana Department of Education (IDOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority governing graduation requirements, ISTEP testing, SAT School Day administration, and GPS school performance reports. BGHS aligns curriculum and testing with IDOE mandates including Graduation Pathways requirements.
• Multiple Colleges and Universities (Purdue, Valparaiso, IU, Ball State, Marian, Wabash, Manchester, PNW, etc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular college representative visits during school lunch periods allow students to meet with admissions representatives from Purdue West Lafayette, Valparaiso University, IU Indianapolis, Ball State, Marian University, Wabash College, Manchester College, University of Chicago, University of St. Francis, and others. College fairs and Wolf Quest events also host multiple institutional representatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Crown Point High School: Larger public high school in Lake County, Indiana, serving Crown Point. Comparable in college-prep, NCAA, and vocational programming but with significantly larger enrollment, illustrating a different scale tier of Indiana public high schools.
• Hebron High School: Public high school in Porter County operated by Metropolitan School District of Boone Township. Similar small-public-high-school profile with college-prep and vocational offerings, competing regionally for Indiana school-choice enrollees.
• Portage High School: Public high school in Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana. Comparable in grade span and college-prep/vocational mix but serves a different township, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.
• Merrillville High School: Public high school in Lake County operated by Merrillville Community School Corporation. Similar comprehensive public high school with college-prep, CTE, and athletic programs; competes regionally for school-choice families.
• Kouts High School: Public high school in Porter County operated by East Porter County School Corporation. Small-school public high school with similar academic, athletic, and vocational programs serving an adjacent catchment area.

Direct peers

• Wheeler High School: Public high school in Porter County operated by Union Township School Corporation. Comparable small-to-mid-size public high school with academic, athletic, and vocational programming serving adjacent township families.
• Valparaiso High School: Public high school in the same Porter County, Indiana area operated by Valparaiso Community Schools. Directly competes for Porter County families via Indiana's school choice program and offers overlapping academic, athletic, and college-prep programming.
• Chesterton High School: Public high school in Porter County operated by Duneland School Corporation. Directly comparable in mission, grade span (9-12), and college-prep/athletics focus; a frequent open-enrollment competitor for Porter Township families.

Others

• Indiana Department of Education: State-level regulator and oversight body for Indiana public K-12 schools. Not a competitor but the governing authority that defines Graduation Pathways, SAT School Day, ISTEP, GPS performance reports, and per-pupil funding formulas that drive BGHS operations.
• Porter County Career Center: Vocational/CTE partner organization shared across Porter County public high schools. Comparable in delivering career-technical programming but operates as a partner rather than competitor to BGHS, serving its juniors and seniors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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