Lake County Public Schools
Lake County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
120
public schools
Total Enrollment
75,089
students
School Districts
30
districts
How to use the Lake County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Indiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lake County has 30 district entries. School City of Hammond is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 16 listed communities. Gary has the most listed schools, with 22 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 70 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
120
in Lake County
Reported Enrollment
75,089
120 schools reporting
School Districts
30
districts
Charter Schools
13
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
30 School Districts in Lake County
School City of Hammond
Lake Central School Corporation
Crown Point Community School Corp
Merrillville Community School Corp
School Town of Munster
Gary Community School Corp
School City of Hobart
School City of East Chicago
Tri-Creek School Corporation
School Town of Highland
120 Public Schools in Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 120 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Profile | Lake Central School Corporation | Saint John, 46373Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,069 |
| Crown Point High School | Profile | Crown Point Community School Corp | Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,948 |
| Merrillville High School | Profile | Merrillville Community School Corp | Merrillville, 46410Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,042 |
| Hammond Central High School | Profile | School City of Hammond | Hammond, 46320Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,863 |
| Morton Senior High School | Profile | School City of Hammond | Hammond, 46323Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,609 |
| Munster High School | Profile | School Town of Munster | Munster, 46321Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,564 |
| 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Profile | 21st Century Charter Sch of Gary | Gary, 46402City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 1,337 |
| Hobart High School | Profile | School City of Hobart | Hobart, 46342Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,306 |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Profile | Gary Lighthouse Charter School | Gary, 46406City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 1,127 |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Profile | Crown Point Community School Corp | Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,091 |
| East Chicago Central High School | Profile | School City of East Chicago | East Chicago, 46312Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,079 |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Profile | Lake Central School Corporation | Saint John, 46373Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,069 |
| Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Profile | Griffith Public Schools | Griffith, 46319Suburb: Large | 6–12 | High | 1,059 |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Profile | Crown Point Community School Corp | Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,046 |
| Lowell Senior High School | Profile | Tri-Creek School Corporation | Lowell, 46356Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,033 |
| West Side Leadership Academy | Profile | Gary Community School Corp | Gary, 46406City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,013 |
| Highland High School | Profile | School Town of Highland | Highland, 46322Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 987 |
| Kahler Middle School | Listed only | Lake Central School Corporation | Dyer, 46311Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 922 |
| Pierce Middle School | Listed only | Merrillville Community School Corp | Merrillville, 46410Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 919 |
| Hobart Middle School | Listed only | School City of Hobart | Hobart, 46342Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 917 |
Lake Central High School
Lake Central School Corporation
Saint John, 46373 / Suburb: Large
Crown Point High School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large
Merrillville High School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Merrillville, 46410 / Suburb: Large
Hammond Central High School
School City of Hammond
Hammond, 46320 / Suburb: Large
Morton Senior High School
School City of Hammond
Hammond, 46323 / Suburb: Large
Munster High School
School Town of Munster
Munster, 46321 / Suburb: Large
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Gary, 46402 / City: Small
Hobart High School
School City of Hobart
Hobart, 46342 / Rural: Fringe
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Gary, 46406 / City: Small
Robert Taft Middle School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large
East Chicago Central High School
School City of East Chicago
East Chicago, 46312 / Suburb: Large
Hal E Clark Middle School
Lake Central School Corporation
Saint John, 46373 / Suburb: Large
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffith Public Schools
Griffith, 46319 / Suburb: Large
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large
Lowell Senior High School
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Lowell, 46356 / Town: Fringe
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary Community School Corp
Gary, 46406 / City: Small
Highland High School
School Town of Highland
Highland, 46322 / Suburb: Large
Kahler Middle School
Lake Central School Corporation
Dyer, 46311 / Suburb: Large
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Merrillville, 46410 / Suburb: Large
Hobart Middle School
School City of Hobart
Hobart, 46342 / Suburb: Large
Lake County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lake County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Indiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lake County public school directory?
The directory lists 120 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lake County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lake County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lake County?
Start with the 30 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lake County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.