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Lawrence North High School

High School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN

A Msd Lawrence Township high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7802 N Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$12,332
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Lawrence North High School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lawrence North High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,529

Median home value

$277,800

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

57%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
25.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·17 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·53 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.3 mi1,361Compare →
Dynamic Minds AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–121.4 mi130Compare →
Horizon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition9.0privatePK–122.5 mi273Compare →
Hoosier College and Career AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.57–122.7 mi784Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Msd Lawrence Township

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#6 of 16
District spending per student
$12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lawrence North High School is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lawrence North High School

Lawrence North High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 2,832 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lawrence North High School

What grades does Lawrence North High School serve?

Lawrence North High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lawrence North High School?

Lawrence North High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,832 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence North High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lawrence North High School rank in IN?

Lawrence North High School ranks #1,074 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Lawrence North High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lawrence North High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lawrence North High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence North High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lawrence North High School a charter school?

No, Lawrence North High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lawrence North High School a Title I school?

No, Lawrence North High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawrence North High School?

68.9% of students at Lawrence North High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,832
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
150
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 46256)
21,785
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46256; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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