La Lumiere School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 205 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,500
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 13 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

La Lumiere School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	La Lumiere School
9	40
10	55
11	60
12	50

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

School Motto

Character. Scholarship. Faith.

Student Body

Total Students

205 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

32%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

Average Class Size

10 students

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Calculus ABCalculus BC

Comparative GovernmentEnglish Literature and Composition

Environmental ScienceFrench Language and Culture

Music TheoryPhysics I

Physics IIPsychology

Spanish Language and CultureStatistics

US GovernmentUS History

World History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 13 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,500

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Tuition Notes

Day Student Tuition is $20,500 Domestic Boarding Student Tuition is $54,400 International Boarding Student is $58,300

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Stephanie HIll

Admissions Associate

Stasia Siena

Application URL

Endowment Size

$5.3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfLacrosse

SoccerTennis

Volleyball

Colors

White, Navy Blue

School Mascot

Lakers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic DecathlonAcademic Super Bowl

Community ServiceFilm Club

Robotics

Arts and Music Programs:

Art Portfolio ClubChoir

Drama ClubJazz Band and Chorus

Photography Club and Class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Fitness Club

School Notes

La Lumiere School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day prep school located in La Porte, Indiana.
Founded in 1963, La Lumiere serves students in grades 9-12 who come from as close as five minutes' drive and as far as the other side of the globe.
Our day and boarding programs both offer rigorous academics and myriad opportunities for growth in confidence, self-awareness, compassion, and ownership of personal experience.
Each day brings with it a sense of wonder-our campus is situated on two lakes and vast woodlands, which makes it an exceptional place to live and learn.

Our Mission:At La Lumiere School, we formcharacter, cultivatescholarship, and explorefaithin order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
Character:We believe that character is best formed in a community founded on authentic relationships and trust. We structure experiences that encourage students to develop the agency, grit, and self-discipline to take ownership of their lives and the empathy, integrity, and courage to advocate for others. Through both success and failure, we teach students to act ethically and prudently with an orientation toward the common good.
Scholarship:As a community of learners, we engage in civil discourse, listen charitably, work to be responsibly informed, and encounter the world with genuine interest. Our faculty guides students as they hone academic skills and habits of mind, and we have high expectations for how all students will grow and learn. Meaningful learning takes place when the dynamic between teacher and pupil is close-knit, and personal connections foster a process which engages students` experiences and interests to draw forth their best efforts. Beyond content mastery, our scholars develop a sense of wonder and an appetite for lifelong learning.
Faith:Earnest exploration of faith is an integral part of education. Here, we strive to practice and live out our own faith lives, even as we explore our beliefs. No matter what their religion, each member of our school family belongs. Together, we seek spiritual understanding through an appreciation of the beauty of the natural world, a commitment to justice and service, and the pursuit of an active and authentic spiritual life centered on reflection, self-awareness, and hope. The Catholic faith serves as the bedrock of this pursuit, and its vision of the dignity of the human person gives us faith in one another, informing what we value and how we act.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Roberts '73 - The Chief Justice of the United States of America
- Jim Gaffigan '84 - Actor, Comedian
- Paris Barclay '74 - Television Director and Producer
- Jaren Jackson Jr. '17 - NBA Player
- Anna Malaika Tubbs - Author of "The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation"

Source: Verified school update

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How much does La Lumiere School cost?

La Lumiere School's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.

What schools are La Lumiere School often compared to?

La Lumiere School is often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Catholic High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of La Lumiere School?

The acceptance rate of La Lumiere School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

Who are famous alumni from La Lumiere School?

La Lumiere School famous alumni include: John Roberts '73, Jim Gaffigan '84, Paris Barclay '74, Jaren Jackson Jr. '17 and Anna Malaika Tubbs.

What sports does La Lumiere School offer?

La Lumiere School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is La Lumiere School's ranking?

La Lumiere School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest average SAT score and Highest average ACT score.

When is the application deadline for La Lumiere School?

The application deadline for La Lumiere School is Jan. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $7,395 for elementary schools and $10,347 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).