La Lumiere School
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.
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La Lumiere School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 97 schools) for:
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- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | La Lumiere School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1963 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 190 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 190 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 30% | 25% |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 41% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1160 - 1380 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *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 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $50,400 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,000 | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $61,335 | $54,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Charlie Mugford | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mary Pickens Corsones | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Projects in Art, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science A, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Language and Culture, AP Music Theory, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP US History, AP World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 29 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic Council, Academic Decathlon, Academic Super Bowl, Activities Council, Ambassadors Club, Big Brother/Sister, Creative Writing Club, Environmental Club, Faith Council, Gardening Club, History Club, Hospitality Council, Humane Society Commnity Service, Nursing Home Community Service, Photography Club, Prefect Council, Reading Club, Residential Life Council, Science Olympiad, Serviam Council, Ultimate Frisbee Club Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club, Fine Arts Council, Jazz Club, String Ensemble, The Movie Music of John Williams Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton Club, Focus- school yearbook, Yoga Club | |
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 7:1, robust academics, a fully staffed student support center, and superb college placement, La Lumiere students, who come from diverse states and countries, 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
- 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
Profile last updated: 04/28/2021
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