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Enrollment
2,926
High
DISTRICT 899 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL CORPORATION·NCES 180545000984
Lake Central High School
8400 Wicker Ave, Saint John, IN 46373 · (219) 365-8551 · Lake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,926 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
145 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
652 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 773 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 660 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 706 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 787 | 27% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Lake Central School Corporation. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lake Central High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School this school | 2,926 | 22.3% | N/A |
| Crown Point High School Crown Point | 3,038 | 23.3% | N/A |
| Westfield High School Westfield | 2,948 | 18.9% | N/A |
| William Henry Harrison High School West Lafayette | 2,194 | 26.8% | N/A |
| Chesterton Senior High School Chesterton | 1,937 | 24.3% | N/A |
| Fishers High School Fishers | 3,590 | 22.3% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lake Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,926 | #17 of 392 | #2 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #330 of 359 | #16 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.7% | #82 of 360 | #11 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 22.3% | #347 of 373 | #18 of 21 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.6% | #78 of 201 | #3 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,926
-347 (-11%) vs 2020
+34% since 1990-91, when it was 2,181
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 22.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,926 | 144.5 | 20.3:1 | 22% (652) |
| 2023-24 | 2,992 | 147.5 | 20.3:1 | 23% (689) |
| 2022-23 | 3,069 | 152.3 | 20.1:1 | 23% (708) |
| 2020-21 | 3,273 | 149 | 22.0:1 | 22% (724) |
| 2017-18 | 3,310 | 146.1 | 22.7:1 | 21% (680) |
| 2015-16 | 3,233 | 139 | 23.3:1 | 17% (560) |
| 2010-11 | 3,225 | 165 | 19.6:1 | 15% (482) |
| 2000-01 | 2,585 | 133 | 19.4:1 | 7% (174) |
| 1990-91 | 2,181 | 95 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lake Central High School.
About Lake Central High School
Lake Central High School is a large high school with its address in Saint John, Indiana. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 2,926 students. The school's enrollment is 259% above the 816 average for high schools in Indiana.
Lake Central High School is one of 10 schools in Lake Central School Corporation, which enrolls 8,985 students in total.
White students make up a majority at Lake Central High School, at 64%. Other students are 21% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. That is higher than the 55% White share among all Lake County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 54% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At Lake Central High School, 144.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 20.3:1. That is higher than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. Roughly 22% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 47% average for public schools in Lake County is 25 points.
Among Lake County residents, the median household income is $71,493, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Lake Central High School is one of 121 public schools in the county.
Kolling Elementary School is located about 0.6 miles from Lake Central High School. The five-mile area around Lake Central High School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Suburb: Large, means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school enrolled 2,926 students in 2024-25, 347 fewer than the 3,273 it had in 2020-21. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 22.0:1 to 20.3:1.
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Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
500,379
Census ACS
Median income
$71,493
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
74,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lake Central School Corporation
- Hal E Clark Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,032 students
- Kahler Middle SchoolMiddle · 971 students
- Michael Grimmer Middle SchoolMiddle · 814 students
- James H Watson Elementary SchoolElementary · 660 students
- Protsman Elementary SchoolElementary · 614 students
- George Bibich Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
Other schools in Saint John
- Hal E Clark Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,032 students
- Kolling Elementary SchoolElementary · 529 students
Nearby schools
- Kolling Elementary School0.6 mi · 529
- Michael Grimmer Middle School1.0 mi · 814
- James H Watson Elementary School1.1 mi · 660
- Hal E Clark Middle School2.0 mi · 1,032
- George Bibich Elementary School2.0 mi · 547
- Homan Elementary School2.3 mi · 472
Frequently asked questions
About Lake Central High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School enrolls approximately 2,926 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Lake Central High School serve?
Lake Central High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Lake Central High School?
Approximately 20.3:1 students per teacher at Lake Central High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lake Central High School?
At Lake Central High School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Lake Central High School in?
Lake Central High School is part of Lake Central School Corporation.
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