At a glance
Reported students
2,926
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
144.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
637
Lake Central High School: 2,926 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 3,218
- Teachers (FTE)
- 157.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Lake Central High School
Lake Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Saint John. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lake Central School Corporation. NCES reports 2,926 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%). English learners represent 10.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 21 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Central High School
- 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 144.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.93
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic20.8%
- Black8.3%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Central School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hal E Clark Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,032 reported students
Kahler Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
971 reported students
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
814 reported students
James H Watson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
660 reported students
Protsman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
614 reported students
George Bibich Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
547 reported students
Public schools near Lake Central High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School High · School Town of Highland | 09–12 | 971 | 5.6 mi |
| Hanover Central High School High · Hanover Community School Corp | 09–12 | 857 | 6.1 mi |
| Munster High School High · School Town of Munster | 09–12 | 1,474 | 6.3 mi |
| Bloom Trail High School High · Bloom Twp HSD 206 | 09–12 | 1,218 | 6.4 mi |
| Calumet New Tech High School High · Lake Ridge New Tech Schools | 09–12 | 620 | 6.5 mi |
| Excel Center - Gary High · Charter · Excel Center - Gary | 09–12 | 125 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Central High School
What grades does Lake Central High School serve?
Lake Central High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lake Central School Corporation.
How many students attend Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School reported 2,926 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,218 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Central High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 2,926 students and 144.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Central High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Central High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Central School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Central High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Central High School in?
Lake Central High School is part of Lake Central School Corporation, based in Saint John, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Central High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highland High School (5.6 mi), Hanover Central High School (6.1 mi), Munster High School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.