- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint John, IN
Lake Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180545000984
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Central High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint John · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Central High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint John, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Lake Central High School held near 2,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 152.3 → 147.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 180545000984 · Saint John, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,926 enr · 19.3:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students)
Lake Central High School held near 2,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 152.3 → 147.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- Protsman Eleme 614
Protsman Elementary School
614 students
What this shows Lake Central High School reports 2,926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Central High School compares
Lake Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,926 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,926
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Lake Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Protsman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Central High School
How many students attend Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School has 2,926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint John, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,069 (2022-23) → 2,992 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Central High School is 19.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Central High School?
19.4% of students at Lake Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Central High School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Saint John, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Central High School?
Lake Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Central High School rank among public schools in Saint John?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint John, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Lake Central High School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), Kahler Middle School (971 students), and Michael Grimmer Middle School (814 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.