La Lumiere School
Overview
We believe that education involves the intentional formation of the entire person. And that’s a lofty endeavor. It starts with encountering every one of our students as individuals, each with a unique set of gifts and the same inherent worth. From that foundation, our small size and robust interpersonal culture enable us to forge unparalleled bonds—between classmates but also with faculty members—creating a learning environment where students can't help but invest wholeheartedly in their own experience.
Academics
Summary: The college advising office educates La Lumiere students in the process of decision-making with the goal of helping students find colleges where they will be challenged, where they will be happy, and where they will succeed. 100% Of La Lumiere students receive college acceptances.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:7
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 21
Number of AP Courses Offered: 12
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 67.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
English
- Literature
- Composition
History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- Physiology
- Forensics
- Psychology
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Pre-Calculus
Performing / Visual Arts
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 5
Average Students Per Dorm: 16
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 3
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
The character traits and abilities that make for a good life cannot be developed in an academic program alone. They come also from skills and habits instilled outside the classroom. That is why co-curricular activities are a crucial, required dimension of La Lumiere School. They enhance each student’s education, strengthen relationships with teachers, and deepen the community bond.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Athletic Fields
- Cross Country Trails
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- International Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Math Club
- National Honor Society
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Photography Club
- Science Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Sports play an integral role in the formation of character for La Lumiere students. Currently there are 15 varsity sports across three seasons. Our performing arts and fine arts curricula allow for the discovery of new creative talents and a more focused platform for the serious art student.
Arts Department Director: Brad Poore
Athletics Department Director: Matthew Marvin
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Golf
- Hiking
- Lacrosse
- Table Tennis
- Weight Lifting
- Fitness
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 540 | 550 | |
75th percentile | 635 | 690 |
Notable Alumni
John Roberts Jr.
Class of 1973
Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Jim Gaffigan
Class of 1984
Comedian
Paris Barclay
Class of 1974
Emmy Award Winning Producer and Director
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Class of 2017
NBA Player
Jordan Poole
Class of 2017
NBA Player
Isaiah Stewart
Class of 2019
NBA Player
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship:
Current Endowment Amount: $1,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 67
Total Day: 104
Total Enrollment: 171
Boys: 92
Girls: 79
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: January 13th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $54,400
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $20,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 25.0%
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $1,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Mary Pickens Corsones
Admissions Phone: 219 326 7450
Fax: 219 325 3185
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lalumiere.org
Nearby Schools
- Culver Academies - 37mi / 59 km
- Woodlands Academy Of The Sacred Heart - 68mi / 110 km
- Lake Forest Academy - 72mi / 115 km
- St. John’s Northwestern Academies - 128mi / 206 km
- Wayland Academy - 162mi / 261 km
- Scattergood Friends School - 238mi / 382 km








