Lake Central School Corporation

The Lake Central School Corporation in Indiana is a high-performing district with 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 31 out of 380 school districts in Indiana and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Lake Central High School is the top-performing school, ranking 22nd out of 429 Indiana high schools and receiving a 5-star rating. It boasts a strong 88.4% four-year graduation rate and impressive test scores, with over 60% proficiency in ILEARN/Biology and SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing. At the elementary level, George Bibich Elementary School and Protsman Elementary School are also high-performing, ranking 59th and 94th out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools, respectively, and both receiving 5-star ratings.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement. The middle schools, while still performing well, tend to have lower rankings and test scores compared to the elementary and high schools. Additionally, there is significant variation in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.03% at Kolling Elementary to 39.78% at Homan Elementary, which may contribute to the performance differences observed between the schools.