Serving 2,417 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Lawrence Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Central High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lawrence Central High School is ranked #1527 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lawrence Central High School often compared to?
Lawrence Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawrence Central High School?
The graduation rate of Lawrence Central High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lawrence Central High School?
2,417 students attend Lawrence Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lawrence Central High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Central High School?
Lawrence Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawrence Central High School offer ?
Lawrence Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawrence Central High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Lawrence Central High School located?
Lawrence Central High School is located in the Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 4 other public schools located in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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