Lake Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saint John, Indiana 46373 · Lake Central School Corporation
#88 of 387 high schools in Indiana
#5015 of 16,910 nationally
About Lake Central High School
Lake Central High School is a public high located in Saint John, in the Lake Central School Corporation school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,926 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 88th of 387 ranked high schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,926.
There are 3 schools in Saint John; Lake Central High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lake Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lake Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kolling Elementary School
Saint John · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
529 students · 912 m away
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Schererville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
814 students · 1.7 km away
James H Watson Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
660 students · 1.7 km away
Hal E Clark Middle School
Saint John · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,032 students · 3.2 km away
George Bibich Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
547 students · 3.2 km away
Homan Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
472 students · 3.7 km away
Peifer Elementary School
Schererville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
420 students · 4.2 km away
Kahler Middle School
Dyer · Public middle · Grades 5–8
971 students · 4.5 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–2
305 students · 5.2 km away
Protsman Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Westfield High School
Westfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,948 students
Center Grove High School
Greenwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,956 students
Crown Point High School
Crown Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,038 students
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,799 students
Elkhart High School
Elkhart · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,073 students
Pike High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Central High School a good school?
Lake Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 63.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 387 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lake Central High School rank in Indiana?
Lake Central High School ranks #88 of 387 high schools in Indiana and #5015 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School had 2,926 students in 2025.
Is Lake Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lake Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lake Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lake Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.