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La Lumiere School is an independent, co-ed boarding school located in La Porte, Indiana. Founded in 1963, La Lumiere is dedicated to offering students with rigorous academics and myriad opportunities for growth in confidence, character, and the cultivation of higher education in the future.

Location: Suburban La Porte, Indiana

Student Profile: 180+ students                      School Type: Private, Co-ed, Boarding, High School

Recognition:
  • #1 Best Catholic High Schools in Indiana
  • #4 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Indiana
  • #13 Best High Schools for STEM in Indiana
  • #52 Best Catholic High Schools in America
Academic Programs
  • La Lumiere offers a comprehensive college-prep curriculum, resulting in a 100% college acceptance rate each year.
  • Many alumni who graduated from La Lumiere are now having a successful career (John Robert – Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the U.S in 2005). La Lumiere alumni moved onto 115 different universities in and outside of the U.S
  • Average class size of 6 students, allowing every student to receive individual help, support and advising from top-quality faculty and staff.
  • Focused Curriculum: 6 different departments and curriculum are designed to help students have a profound knowledge in many topics and subjects. The curriculum provides La Lumiere students with a distinct advantage over most of their peers to think critically, articulate clearly, and take action confidently. Top 3 program features at La Lumiere are:
    • 21st Century Math and Science Program
    • Institution for Faith and Leadership
    • Entrepreneurial Studies Program
  • Outstanding college advising services: the college advising office at La Lumiere works with each individual student to find colleges and universities that best suit them. Some of the services include:
    • Revolution Prep: ensure students are keeping the academic performance and keeping up with academic expectations in the classroom by connecting them with qualifying tutors and providing free access to many practice exams, college fairs, test prep, and many other college information.
    • College and university representatives: many La Lumiere students graduate and move onto prestigious universities in the U.S and in the world. Through college advisors, current students can have a first-hand opportunity to learn and connect with such university representatives.
Student Life
  • There are 6 dormitories on-campus. On average, boarding students spend 16 more hours per week on productive activities such as homework, reading, playing sports, and other extracurricular activities.
  • La Lumiere focuses on the growth of students through various extracurricular activities. The school is in top 20% of the nation in providing best quality extracurricular activities for students. Some of the major activities are:
    • Every student is required to participate in at least one team/one athletic activity.
    • The Perfect Leadership Program: encourages students to join the leader group to contribute and serve the school community in various aspects.
    • Science Olympiad: is an academic competition in which students compete in 23 different events and subjects. La Lumiere science team has advanced to the state finals since 1993.
    • Academia Cup: encourage students to learn and think deeper academically in a special topic. Each student must participate in the competition by writing essays, giving speeches, and joining team debate.
    • Academic Super Bowl: Team competition that promotes a strong sense of teamwork and academic challenges at La Lumiere.
    • Service Opportunities: all students are required to perform a minimum of 45 service hours in the community to graduate.
    • La Lumiere campus is just 10 miles from Lake Michigan and 60 minutes away from downtown Chicago. Boarding students are able to take advantage of this locale via weekend trips to the beaches, towns, and orchards nearby.
Intensive English Program
  • La Lumiere offers some ESL courses for non-English speaking freshmen and sophomores to help them transition to the academic life in America while building confidence and knowledge in many subjects.
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