La Lumiere School
- Why La Lumiere? Because the compassionately competitive culture here is palpable, emanating from every angle of the experience. From the intimate dorms and small classrooms to the dining tables in the fabled Moore House, this idyllic atmosphere is the medium, but the most reliable and powerful source-the engine of this beautiful machine-is the tone set by the student body itself.
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | La Lumiere School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1963 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 190 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 186 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 24% | 23% |
| % International Students | 13% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 41% | 70% |
| 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 | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,925 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,485 | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $61,335 | $50,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Megan Stiphany | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mary Pickens | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Computer Science, Advanced Study in Art Studio, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Comparative Government, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, Biochemistry | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 9 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic Decathlon, Academic Super Bowl, Focus- School Newspaper, Jewish Club, Kesher, Photography Club, String Music Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Portfolio Club, Hallmanac- school newspaper, Jazz Club, Mirage- literary magazine, String Ensemble Recreational Athletic Programs: Focus- school yearbook, Spikeball | |
School Notes
- La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana. Our close-knit community is a rich mosaic of exceptional students, all with the common goal of personal excellence. We pride ourselves on meeting each student where they are and providing them with the tools they need to accomplish meaningful success.
- With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, robust academics, a fully staffed student support center, and superb college placement, La Lumiere students, who come from diverse states and countreis, enjoy a level of personalized attention that simply does not exist at larger schools.
- Our campus is located just 10 miles from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and 60 minutes from downtown Chicago, and neighbors charming beach and countryside communities in both Indiana and Michigan. Boarding students are able to take advantage of this locale via frequent weekend trips to the beaches, towns, and orchards nearby, and are also able to take day trips to Chicago.
- To learn more about La Lumiere School, please fill out our online inquiry form or call us at (219) 326-7450 to set up an appointment and tour our beautiful 190-acre wooded campus.
- La Lumiere School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools, AdvancED
- 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
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