For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 857 students in Cedar Lake, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Cedar Lake, IN is Hanover Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Lake, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Cedar Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public high schools.
Cedar Lake, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hanover Central High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cedar Lake, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanover Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10120 W 133rd St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Lake, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar Lake, IN include Hanover Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Cedar Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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