Serving 466 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lapel Sr High School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lapel Sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapel Sr High School's ranking?
Lapel Sr High School is ranked #443 out of 1,763 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lapel Sr High School?
466 students attend Lapel Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lapel Sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapel Sr High School?
Lapel Sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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
What school district is Lapel Sr High School part of?
Lapel Sr High School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools School District.
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