La Lumiere School

B+ 4.3 Indiana, US

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

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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.

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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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Average

Current School

Tuition

$58300

Enrollment

171

International Students

16%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

71%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:8

Average SAT Score

1203

Average ACT Score

Class Size

Boarding %

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

Sports

(9)

Baseball	Basketball
Cheerleading	Cross Country
Golf	Lacrosse

Arts

(8)

Music Theory	Art Lab
Studio Art	Choir
Music	Speech

Contact Info

http://www.lalumiere.org

6801 North Wilhelm Road, La Porte, IN 46350

219-326-7450

admissions@lalumiere.org

Indiana

Basic Info

Co-ed

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG

Suburban

ESL: Yes

Year Founded: 1963

Campus Size: 190 acres

Boarding Rate: 40%

Religious Affiliation: school.Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/13

Interview: On Campus, Zoom

Other Accepted Scores: SAT,PSAT,SLEP

School Code:

TOEFL: 8437

SSAT: 4465

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Nearby City

Chicago, Illinois

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%

Nearby Airport O‘Hare International Airport

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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