1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (815) 462-2151
Serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12,Lincoln-way Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IL)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln-way Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lincoln-way Central High School's student population of 1,962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln-way Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln-way Central High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)
45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.32
0.68
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln-way Central High School's ranking?
Lincoln-way Central High School is ranked #424 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln-way Central High School often compared to?
Lincoln-way Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln-way East High School, Lincoln Way West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln-way Central High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln-way Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln-way Central High School?
1,962 students attend Lincoln-way Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lincoln-way Central High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln-way Central High School?
Lincoln-way Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln-way Central High School offer ?
Lincoln-way Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln-way Central High School part of?
Lincoln-way Central High School is part of Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Lincoln-way Central High School vs. Lincoln-way East High School, Lincoln-way Central High School vs. Lincoln Way West
The nearest high school to Lincoln-way Central High School is Lincoln Way West (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alex M Martino Jr High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arnold J Tyler School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 7-8 | 594 students 0.8 miles 731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
0.8
7-8
594
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: 1-3 | 360 students 1.5 miles 511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
1.5
1-3
360
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: 4-6 | 373 students 1.5 miles 513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
1.5
4-6
373
Spencer Trail
Grades: K | 439 students 1.6 miles 1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
1.6
K
439
Spencer Crossing
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 4-6 | 433 students 1.7 miles 1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
1.7
4-6
433
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)Science Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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