La Lumiere School

2025 Spring FAM Trip | School Visit Stop 4: La Lumiere School, Indiana

Under a light rain, the GE school visit delegation arrived at La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana. Despite the uncooperative weather, the school's abundant warmth and enthusiasm made our visit exceptionally bright and welcoming.
The Head of School, admissions team, and residential life director personally greeted us, providing a detailed explanation of the school's academic programs, boarding life, and community culture. With a 1:7 student-to-teacher ratio, La Lumiere fosters a harmonious and friendly learning environment. The close and natural relationship between students and teachers allows every visitor to feel the unique human touch of this school. Even more touching, the Head of School personally hosted a dinner for the GE delegation at their own home.
The campus is extensive and well-equipped, particularly renowned for its basketball program. The quiet and peaceful campus atmosphere provides an excellent environment for students to focus on their studies.

La Lumiere School is located in La Porte, Northwest Indiana, one hour from Chicago and just a 20-minute drive from the University of Notre Dame. The school boasts advanced facilities and national-level laboratories, enjoying a strong reputation locally as the #1 ranked Catholic high school in Indiana.

School Advantages:

1. University acceptances for the 21st class of Chinese graduates include UCSB, UCSD, Northeastern University, Boston University, Penn State, and others.
2. Excellent Math and Science Programs: Offers 13 math and 15 science courses, including collaborative physics lab research with the University of Notre Dame.
3. Students have opportunities to work alongside scientists developing cutting-edge particle physics technology, win "National Champion" titles in basketball, intern as journalists at The New York Times, and organize large-scale local political and artistic events.
4. Strong Visual and Performing Arts: Visual arts have won multiple awards, and Emmy Award winner Donna Blue Lachman is involved in drama instruction.
5. Exceptional Basketball Team: Ranked #1 nationally in the 2017 Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals.

【Location】One hour's drive from Chicago, and only 20 minutes' drive from the University of Notre Dame.
【School Honors】Ranked #1 Best Catholic High School in Indiana, and #2 Best Private High School in Indiana. The school is well-known locally, with enthusiastic and friendly teachers, fostering harmonious teacher-student relationships. Students have opportunities to work alongside scientists developing cutting-edge particle physics technology, win a 'National Champion' title in basketball, intern as a journalist at The New York Times, and organize large-scale local political and art events, among others.
【Arts Programs】Prioritizes interdisciplinary artistic approaches, building connections between art and other subjects. Strong in visual and performing arts, with visual arts winning multiple awards. Emmy Award winner Donna Blue Lachman is involved in drama instruction!
【Sports Programs】Has 24 competitive sports teams, with all students participating in activities. The basketball team is outstanding, ranked TOP 1 nationwide in the 2017 Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals.
【Math & Science】Excellent math and science programs, offering 13 math and 15 science courses, and collaborating with the University of Notre Dame for physical laboratory research!
【College Admissions】Students can contact college counseling advisors at any time to discuss their college plans. University admissions officers visit the school for recruitment and interviews. 100% of graduates are admitted to four-year universities. Recent graduates have gone on to prestigious institutions such as UPenn, Columbia, Cornell, UCB, UCLA, USC, Emory University, New York University, and others.

Founded in 1963, La Lumiere School is a private, co-educational Catholic boarding high school. The school is situated in the beautiful rural area of northwest Indiana, just over an hour's drive from Chicago. Its 155-acre campus features a picturesque spring-fed lake at its heart. For over half a century, La Lumiere School has provided a challenging and comprehensive college preparatory education to young people from diverse backgrounds.

Located in LaPorte, northwest Indiana, about a 1-hour drive from Chicago, and 5 miles from beautiful Lake Michigan. The campus features a picturesque lake formed by natural springs. It is also just a 20-minute drive from the famous University of Notre Dame.

Since 2018, this school has suffered from a weak teaching staff and high teacher turnover. Student quality is also relatively poor. There is a lack of various activities. School staff do not respect international students.

Campus Facilities:
The school is located on 190 beautiful acres outside La Porte. There is a forest preserve, two large lakes, and miles of hiking trails, which students pass through daily on their way to classes. School facilities include a four-story academic building, an art building, a student activity center, the Moore Dining Hall and gathering space, 6 dormitories with no more than two students per room (offering views of Lake La Lumiere from the dorms), 5 athletic fields and 4 tennis courts, 2 gymnasiums, and a very advanced fitness center. In 2010, the school completed a 5,200 square foot (480 square meter) science center, along with 2 classrooms, a Science Olympiad training classroom, and an office space.