McKenzie Career Center
Indianapolis · IN · MSD Lawrence Township · Public · K-12 combined
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Lawrence North High School → Dynamic Minds Academy → Lawrence Central High School → Thrival Academy → IN Math & Science Academy - North → James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School → J Everett Light Career Center → North Central High School →📋 At a glance
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How McKenzie Career Center compares for families
What families should know about McKenzie Career Center.
- ▸ LocallyIN students outperform the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (+8 points).
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Lawrence North High School, Dynamic Minds Academy, Lawrence Central High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Indiana University-Bloomington
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $16,264/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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Indiana's public scholarships
Indiana's signature aid is income-qualified and front-loaded: families must enroll in 21st Century Scholars back in middle school. The Frank O'Bannon Grant is the open need-based backstop.
Income-qualified promise: sign up in 7th–8th grade, then earn it with a 2.5 GPA and a Core 40 diploma. Covers up to full public-college tuition. (Must enroll in the program in 7th or 8th grade.)
Official program details ↗Indiana's main need-based grant — awarded on FAFSA financial need with no GPA or test gate. (File the FAFSA by April 15; enroll full-time.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School Indianapolis |
Public | 0.4 | 2,791 | -1.5% |
| Dynamic Minds Academy Indianapolis |
Public · charter | 1.3 | 61 | +17.3% |
| Lawrence Central High School Indianapolis |
Public | 2.5 | 2,512 | +11.9% |
| Thrival Academy Indianapolis |
Public | 3.5 | 106 | +19.1% |
| IN Math & Science Academy - North Indianapolis |
Public · charter | 4.2 | 204 | -15.4% |
| James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School Indianapolis |
Public · charter | 4.6 | 587 | +48.6% |
| J Everett Light Career Center Indianapolis |
Public | 4.8 | — | — |
| North Central High School Indianapolis |
Public | 4.9 | 3,682 | -0.7% |