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What's the most underrated thing about Lawrence North High School that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
2,799
High
DISTRICT 2,658 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MSD LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP·NCES 180567001031
Lawrence North High School
7802 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256 · (317) 964-7700 · Marion County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,799 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
18.7:1
150 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.1:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
1,442 students
DISTRICT 56% · 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 | 706 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 701 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 724 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 660 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 0% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · 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
Schools most like Lawrence North High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School this school | 2,799 | 51.5% | N/A |
| North Central High School Indianapolis | 3,682 | 48.4% | N/A |
| Pike High School Indianapolis | 3,188 | 51.9% | N/A |
| Adams High School South Bend | 1,966 | 48.5% | N/A |
| Morton Senior High School Hammond | 1,446 | 49.0% | N/A |
| Warren Central High School Indianapolis | 3,391 | 58.2% | 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 Lawrence North High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,799 | #18 of 392 | #6 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.7:1 | #314 of 359 | #25 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.0% | #30 of 360 | #10 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.5% | #108 of 373 | #26 of 38 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.9% | #48 of 133 | #11 of 18 |
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
2,799
+45 (+2%) vs 2020
+47% since 1990-91, when it was 1,899
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 23.1:1
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 | 2,799 | 149.7 | 18.7:1 | 52% (1,442) |
| 2023-24 | 2,832 | 150.3 | 18.8:1 | 69% (1,950) |
| 2022-23 | 2,861 | 145.5 | 19.7:1 | 63% (1,806) |
| 2020-21 | 2,754 | 119 | 23.1:1 | 54% (1,486) |
| 2017-18 | 2,524 | 119 | 21.2:1 | 58% (1,454) |
| 2015-16 | 2,400 | 117 | 20.5:1 | 55% (1,315) |
| 2010-11 | 2,457 | 125 | 19.7:1 | 41% (1,012) |
| 2000-01 | 2,322 | 127 | 18.3:1 | 13% (291) |
| 1990-91 | 1,899 | 113 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lawrence North High School.
About Lawrence North High School
As a high-enrollment high school, Lawrence North High School serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 2,799 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Indiana, the average enrollment is about 816.
The 16 schools of MSD Lawrence Township, including Lawrence North High School, enroll 16,747 students.
Black students account for 43% of enrollment at Lawrence North High School, more than any other group. Enrollment also includes 31% Hispanic, 20% White, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Marion County, the Black share is about 27%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Lawrence North High School scores 68%.
Lawrence North High School reports a ratio of 18.7 students per teacher, from 149.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana is 2.1 students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Lawrence North High School, 52% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Marion County, the average eligibility rate is 60%.
The school is in Marion County, where median household income comes to about $66,346, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marion County counts 274 public schools with about 161,456 students.
Crestview Elementary School, about 0.8 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Lawrence North High School is City: Large, which covers schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 2,754 in 2020-21, 2,799 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 23.1:1 to 18.7:1.
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Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MSD Lawrence Township
- Lawrence Central High SchoolHigh · 2,517 students
- Fall Creek Valley Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,355 students
- Early Learning CenterElementary · 1,313 students
- Belzer Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,119 students
- Forest Glen Elementary SchoolElementary · 971 students
- Amy Beverland ElementaryElementary · 800 students
Other schools in Indianapolis
- Indiana Connections AcademyCombined · 5,376 students
- North Central High SchoolHigh · 3,682 students
- Franklin Central High SchoolHigh · 3,438 students
- Warren Central High SchoolHigh · 3,391 students
- Ben Davis High SchoolHigh · 3,315 students
- Pike High SchoolHigh · 3,188 students
Nearby schools
- Crestview Elementary School0.8 mi · 591
- Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch1.2 mi · 778
- Skiles Test Elementary School1.3 mi · 558
- Dynamic Minds Academy1.3 mi · 135
- The Nature School of Central Indiana2.2 mi · 175
- Forest Glen Elementary School2.5 mi · 971
Frequently asked questions
About Lawrence North High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lawrence North High School?
Lawrence North High School enrolls approximately 2,799 students in grades 09-12.
Is Lawrence North High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lawrence North High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School is approximately 18.7:1 (150 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lawrence North High School?
At Lawrence North High School, the student body is approximately 20% White, 31% Hispanic, 43% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Lawrence North High School?
Lawrence North High School is overseen by MSD Lawrence Township in Marion County.
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