La Lumiere School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Laporte, IN
6801 N Wilhelm Rd, Laporte, IN 46350
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Laporte
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Laporte since at least 2011
La Lumiere School is an independent Catholic school in Laporte, Indiana, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 169 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 169 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 169
- Teachers
- 25.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gary
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic high schools in Indiana (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic high schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask La Lumiere School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about La Lumiere School
What grades does La Lumiere School serve?
La Lumiere School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend La Lumiere School?
About 169 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at La Lumiere School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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