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Ranking Basis

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Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics A-
Extracurriculars C
Community B
Reviews B+
La Lumiere School shapes the complete student in character, scholarship, and faith. One hour from Chicago, our curriculum, small classes, and dedicated faculty provide an academic environment with emphasis on the individual learner.
The core of our mission is to nurture and develop the whole individual in an academically challenging environment. This foundation provides La Lumiere graduates with a distinct advantage over most of their peers: they are trained to think critically, articulate clearly, and take action confidently -- with a solid awareness of morals and values. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially, and define their path. Weekly activities, compulsory after school activities, a distinctive theatre program, and a competitive science team provide opportunities for students to explore their interests outside the classroom. A diverse campus population completes the La Lumiere experience.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$58300
Enrollment
171
International Students
16%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
71%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1203
Average ACT Score
47
Class Size
9
Boarding %
40

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
LAC #13 Smith College 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#77 Michigan State University 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
#85 Lake Forest College 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#100 Saint Mary's College 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#130 Illinois College 1 +
#137 DePaul University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#176 Valparaiso University 1 +
#182 University of Louisville 1 +
#212 Ball State University 1 +
#234 Suffolk University 1 +
#263 Montana State University 1 +
#285 University of Montana 1 +
LAC #60 Bard College 1 +
#317 Northern Arizona University 1 +
Butler University 1 +
Columbia College Chicago 1 +
Indiana University South Bend 1 +
Ivy Tech Community College: Southwest 1 +
Lewis University 1 +
Marian University-Indianapolis-IN 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Radford University 1 +
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 +
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Evansville 1 +
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019 2016 2015 Total
All schools 30 15 22 9
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 1 + 3
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 1
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 1
#43 Boston University 1 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 1
#51 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 2
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 1 3
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#85 University of California: Riverside 1 + 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 2
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 3
#151 DePaul University 1 + 1
#195 University of Louisville 1 + 1
#201 Valparaiso University 1 + 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1
#216 Ball State University 1 + 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 + 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 + 1
#303 Montana State University 1 + 1
#304 Radford University 1 + 1
#361 University of Montana 1 + 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 2
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019 2016 2015 Total
All schools 5 1 4 3
#4 Wellesley College 1 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#22 United States Military Academy 1 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#33 Colorado College 1 1
#39 Denison University 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#72 Bard College 1 + 1
#73 Lake Forest College 1 + 1
#82 Saint Mary's College 1 + 1
#124 Illinois College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(17)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Spanish Literature and Culture
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Sports

(9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(8)
Music Theory
Art Lab
Studio Art
Choir
Music
Speech
Music Theory
Art Lab
Studio Art
Choir
Music
Speech
Art
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1963
Campus Size: 190 acres
Boarding Rate: 40%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/13
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: SAT,PSAT,SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8437
SSAT: 4465

Frequently Ask Questions about La Lumiere School

Tell me a bit about La Lumiere School.
La Lumiere School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Indiana, US. It was founded 1963 , and currently has about 171 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.lalumiere.org.
Does La Lumiere School have rigorous academic requirements?
La Lumiere School is offering 17 AP courses.

La Lumiere School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do La Lumiere School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Notre Dame, New York University and University of Michigan.
What is the application requirement for La Lumiere School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, La Lumiere School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for La Lumiere School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for La Lumiere School in 2024 is $58,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@lalumiere.org .
Where is La Lumiere School located?
La Lumiere School is located in the State of Indiana of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 48 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is La Lumiere School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, La Lumiere School is among the most popular schools, within top 327 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also La Lumiere School has been favorited by 51 users.
How to start with an application with La Lumiere School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about La Lumiere School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit La Lumiere School’s official site: http://www.lalumiere.org or call them at 219-326-7450.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to La Lumiere School?
Yes, here are few: Culver Academies,

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for La Lumiere School?
The overall rating for La Lumiere School is B+.

The section ratings of La Lumiere School are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Chicago, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the U.S. Known for its iconic skyline, the city boasts architectural marvels such as the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center. Chicago is also home to world-class museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, famous for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. With a rich cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and a legacy in jazz and blues music, Chicago stands as a hub of history, culture, and innovation.

Population (2022) 2,853,114
Cost of Living Higher than average 22%
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