Lawrence Central High School
7300 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46226-1306 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Lawrence Central High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Marion County, IN
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School – Selected in 2006  
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2289 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 102 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 607 students
Grade 10 - 570 students
Grade 11 - 556 students
Grade 12 - 556 students
This School ( IN ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:22 1:18
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( IN ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 1% 1%
% Hispanic 4% 6%
% Black 36% 13%
% White 59% 79%
Additional Student Information
This School ( IN ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 26% 32%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 8%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( IN ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name M S D Lawrence Township School District
This School's Agency ( IN ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 21 4
Number of Students Managed 16,230 students 1,844 students
District Total Revenue $180,677,000 $18,816,000
District Expenditure $181,871,000 $18,251,000
District Revenue / Student $11,132 $13,221
District Expenditure / Student $11,206 $11,482
District Graduation Rates 93% 100%
School Notes:
  • Lawrence Central High School (LCHS) is a high school in northeast Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. It was established at its current location in 1963. It is one of two high schools in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township.
  • The school officially joined the International Baccalaureate Programme in July 2003. In 2005 it claimed above-average graduation and attendance rates of 96.1% and 97.3% respectively.
  • LC athletic teams have enjoyed success, including recent state titles in Baseball and both Men's and Women's Track and Field. Past success in Conference Indiana has been enjoyed by the football team, with several championships in the early 2000's as well as a season-ending 2nd place ranking in 2004.
  • The Lawrence Central marching band is a two-time Bands of America Grand National Champion having won awards in 2001 and 2004 and National Runner-Up in 2002. The Marching band has also performed in multiple parades including Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade in 2002, the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2005, and a scheduled appearance in the 2006 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra at Lawrence Central also both won their respective titles as ISSMA State Champions in 2005, as they have on multiple occasions in the past. Lawrence Central also hosts an award-winning choir and speech team.
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About This Zip Code (46226)
School Zip (46226) (IN) State Average
Population (Approximate) 44,865 people 5,873,444 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 20%
Population Average Age 34 years old 35.2 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $37,909 $42,072
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 44 years old 43 years old
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