Lawrence Central High School
Reported Enrollment
2,317
students
District
MSD Lawrence Township
County Context Score
20/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
7300 E 56th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46226
School District
MSD Lawrence Township
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 180567001029
- District ID
- 1805670
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,317 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Lawrence Central High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Marion County has 255 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 17 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Lawrence Central High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MSD Lawrence Township, Marion County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Lawrence Central High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MSD Lawrence Township.
2,317 students
Lawrence Central High School reports 2,317 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 44 other high schools in Marion County with enrollment data, 35 report fewer students and 9 report more. The peer median is 464 students.
45 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 474 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
17 district schools
MSD Lawrence Township lists 12 primary, 2 middle, 3 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
2
High
3
Other
0
Nearby context inside MSD Lawrence Township
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Lawrence Central High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with MSD Lawrence Township.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Lawrence Central High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Lawrence Central High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Lawrence Central High School with nearby schools?
Lawrence Central High School should be compared with 45 high schools in Marion County, plus other schools in MSD Lawrence Township. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Lawrence Central High School?
Before using Lawrence Central High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MSD Lawrence Township.
Part of MSD Lawrence Township
Lawrence Central High School is one of 17 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 16,414 students across 17 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
17
Reported Enrollment
16,414
17 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Fall Creek Valley Middle School7–8 · MiddleProfile
- Forest Glen Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- McKenzie Career Center6–12 · HighListed only
- Belzer Middle School7–8 · MiddleProfile
- Brook Park Elementary School1–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Crestview Elementary School1–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Harrison Hill Elementary School1–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Lawrence North High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch1–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Oaklandon Elementary School1–6 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
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Lawrence North High School
Marion County Schools
County Context Score
20/100
County-level composite across 255 public schools
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.