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La Lumiere School
6801 North Wilhelm Road, La Porte, IN 46350 - View a map of this school Map tel: 219-326-7450
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La Lumiere School is an independent coeducational boarding and day college-preparatory high school. It is situated on a beautiful rural estate in northwest Indiana, just over one-hour east of Chicago. At the center of its 155 rolling acres is a picturesque country lake fed by natural springs. For almost a half-century, La Lumiere School has provided a challenging and comprehensive college-preparatory education for qualified young men and women from a rich diversity of backgrounds. Current enrollment is 165 students from 9 states and 6 countries. We seek to develop character, scholarship, and faith, while remaining both independently accredited and faithful to its Catholic heritage.


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La Lumiere School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1963 1899
Campus Size 155 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 165 students 294 students
Percent International Students 11% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 40% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 60% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $26,000 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $7,900 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 25% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 56% 60%
Director of Admissions Michael Mitchell
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
School Notes:
  • Unique academic opportunities include a highly competitive Science Olympiad program; independent study where students work with a team of faculty members in honors level study on a topic developed by the student and faculty; an award-winning Fine Arts program; and a collegiate writing program.
  • Co-curricular and compulsory athletics and activities complement our rigorous academic program. A leadership and community service component is woven throughout the students’ experience at La Lumiere. Our graduates can be found at selective universities and colleges across the country.
  • Our illustrious alumni are leaders in business, politics, medicine and the arts including John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court; John Hiler, Former US Congressman, State of Indiana; Paris Barclay, Emmy Award Winning Television Producer; Andrew McKenna, Jr., Chairman, Illinois Republican Party; and Jim Gaffigan, Comedian and Actor.
  • School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. - Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court
    • Andrew J. McKenna, Jr. - President, Republican Party of Illinois
    • Jim Gaffigan - Actor and Comedian
    • John Hiler - Former Congressman, State of Indiana
  • Profile last updated: 01/03/2008
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