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La Lumiere School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day prep school located in La Porte, Indiana.
Founded in 1963, La Lumiere serves students in grades 9-12 who come from as close as five minutes' drive and as far as the other side of the globe.
Our day and boarding programs both offer rigorous academics and myriad opportunities for growth in confidence, self-awareness, compassion, and ownership of personal experience.
Each day brings with it a sense of wonder-our campus is situated on two lakes and vast woodlands, which makes it an exceptional place to live and learn.
Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Comparative Government, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Music Theory, Physics I, Physics II, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, US Government, US History, World History
Club or Organization: Academic Decathlon, Academic Super Bowl, Community Service, Film Club, Robotics
Arts and Music Programs: Art Portfolio Club, Choir, Drama Club, Jazz Band and Chorus, Photography Club and Class
Recreational Athletic Programs: Fitness Club
School Notes
Our Mission:At La Lumiere School, we
formcharacter, cultivatescholarship, and
explorefaithin order to grow into more complete
versions of ourselves.
Character:We believe that character is
best formed in a community founded on authentic relationships and
trust. We structure experiences that encourage students to develop
the agency, grit, and self-discipline to take ownership of their
lives and the empathy, integrity, and courage to advocate for
others. Through both success and failure, we teach students to act
ethically and prudently with an orientation toward the common
good.
Scholarship:As a community of learners, we engage
in civil discourse, listen charitably, work to be responsibly
informed, and encounter the world with genuine interest. Our
faculty guides students as they hone academic skills and habits of
mind, and we have high expectations for how all students will grow
and learn. Meaningful learning takes place when the dynamic between
teacher and pupil is close-knit, and personal connections foster a
process which engages students` experiences and interests to draw
forth their best efforts. Beyond content mastery, our scholars
develop a sense of wonder and an appetite for lifelong
learning.
Faith:Earnest exploration of faith is an
integral part of education. Here, we strive to practice and live
out our own faith lives, even as we explore our beliefs. No matter
what their religion, each member of our school family belongs.
Together, we seek spiritual understanding through an appreciation
of the beauty of the natural world, a commitment to justice and
service, and the pursuit of an active and authentic spiritual life
centered on reflection, self-awareness, and hope. The Catholic
faith serves as the bedrock of this pursuit, and its vision of the
dignity of the human person gives us faith in one another,
informing what we value and how we act.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
John Roberts '73 - The Chief Justice of the United States of America
Jim Gaffigan '84 - Actor, Comedian
Paris Barclay '74 - Television Director and Producer
Jaren Jackson Jr. '17 - NBA Player
Anna Malaika Tubbs - Author of "The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation"
When is the application deadline for La Lumiere School?
The application deadline for La Lumiere School is Jan. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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