Lapel High School is a public high school located in Lapel, Indiana.
Serving 462 students in grades 9-12, Lapel Sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lapel Sr High School serves the southern part of its school district in Lapel, IN, covering an area of approximately 38.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum of 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapel Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lapel Sr High School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapel Sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapel Sr High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapel Sr High School's ranking?
Lapel Sr High School is ranked #387 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lapel Sr High School often compared to?
Lapel Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lapel Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lapel Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lapel Sr High School?
462 students attend Lapel Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lapel Sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapel Sr High School?
Lapel Sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lapel Sr High School offer ?
Lapel Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapel Sr High School part of?
Lapel Sr High School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools.
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