Overview

La Lumiere School shapes the complete student in character, scholarship, and faith. One hour from Chicago, our curriculum, small classes, and dedicated faculty provide an academic environment with emphasis on the individual learner. The core of our mission is to nurture and develop the whole individual in an academically challenging environment. This foundation provides La Lumiere graduates with a distinct advantage over most of their peers: they are trained to think critically, articulate clearly, and take action confidently -- with a solid awareness of morals and values. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially, and define their path. Weekly activities, compulsory after school activities, a distinctive theatre program, and a competitive science team provide opportunities for students to explore their interests outside the classroom. A diverse campus population completes the La Lumiere experience.
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Official information of La Lumiere School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
B+ Matriculation
B+ Academics
C Extracurricular activities
B Community
B+ Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $58,300
# of Students: 171
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 11%
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1203/1600
#161

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#19 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#41 University of California: San Diego 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#53 University of Miami 1
#56 Purdue University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#70 University of Pittsburgh 1
#85 University of California: Riverside 1
#89 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#89 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #43 Denison University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Physics 1
Physics 2
Psychology
Statistics
Music Theory
Physics 1
Physics 2
World History
Spanish Literature and Culture
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Sports

(Total 9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 8)
Music Theory
Art Lab
Studio Art
Choir
Music
Speech
Art
Music Theory
Art Lab
Studio Art
Choir
Music
Speech
Art
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1963
Campus Size: 190 acres
Boarding Rate: 42%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/13
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SAT,PSAT,SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8437
SSAT: 4465

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 13)
4.3/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 19)
Recommended
C 5.0 (6 reviews)
Recommended
Boarding
Gilmour Academy United States Flag
5.0 (37 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about La Lumiere School

01.
Tell me a bit about La Lumiere School.
La Lumiere School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Chicago, Indiana, US. It was founded 1963, and currently has about 171 students, 11.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.lalumiere.org.
06.
Where is La Lumiere School located?
La Lumiere School is located in the State of Indiana of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 48 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does La Lumiere School have rigorous academic requirements?
La Lumiere School is offering 13 AP courses.

La Lumiere School also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is La Lumiere School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, La Lumiere School is among the most popular schools, within top 324 for all US schools.

Also La Lumiere School has been favorited by 51 users.
03.
Where do La Lumiere School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: San Diego and Northeastern University.
08.
How to start with an application with La Lumiere School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about La Lumiere School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit La Lumiere School’s official site: http://www.lalumiere.org or call them at 219-326-7450.
04.
What is the application requirement for La Lumiere School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, La Lumiere School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to La Lumiere School?
Yes, here are few: Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, Midland School and Salem Academy.

The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for La Lumiere School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for La Lumiere School in 2024 is $60,000 ~ $60,100, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@lalumiere.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for La Lumiere School?
The overall rating for La Lumiere School is B+.

The section ratings of La Lumiere School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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