How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Lake Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Griffith, IN | Saint John, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | 2,926 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.5% | 17.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Lake Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,132 | $12,793 |
| District | Griffith Public Schools | Lake Central School Corporation |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Lake Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 64.1% |
| African American | 21.2% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.2% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Lake Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 372:1 | 402:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 29.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 192 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.