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Lawrence Central High School

Grades 09–12 · Indianapolis, IN · NCES 180567001029

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7300 E 56th St · Indianapolis, IN 46226

At a glance

Reported students

2,517

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

143.33

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana high enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

750

Lawrence Central High School: 2,517 reported students.

State peer staffing position

78th percentile

17.6:1 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
2,256
Teachers (FTE)
91
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1

What the reported data says about Lawrence Central High School

Lawrence Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 17 current school records connected to MSD Lawrence Township. NCES reports 2,517 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 Black (50.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.2%). English learners represent 25.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lawrence Central High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 143.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
25.3%
Students with disabilities
15.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
60.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White10.3%
  • Hispanic32.2%
  • Black50.4%
  • Asian0.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial6.3%

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

26 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

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 MSD Lawrence Township

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lawrence North High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,799 reported students

McKenzie Career Center

High · Grades 06–12

0 reported students

Fall Creek Valley Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,355 reported students

Early Learning Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

1,313 reported students

Belzer Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,119 reported students

Forest Glen Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

971 reported students

View all 17 district schools →