LINCOLN WAY WEST
Lincoln Way West is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 school district, located in New Lenox, IL with about 1,905 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 108 teachers, Lincoln Way West has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lincoln-Way West High School, located in New Lenox, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career-technical education programs. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, balancing high-level instruction with modern technology and academic support services aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.
Beyond the classroom, Lincoln-Way West is known for its strong culture of student involvement and school spirit. The school boasts a highly competitive athletics program, known as the Warriors, alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By emphasizing a "well-rounded" educational experience, the school encourages students to develop their leadership skills and community engagement, maintaining a reputation as a central hub for student development within the New Lenox community.
For more information, contact Lincoln Way West at (815) 717-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Lenox, IL 60451-1576
(815) 717-3500
LINCOLN WAY WEST is a public Title I school in New Lenox, IL with about 1,905 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln Way CHSD 210
- Total Students:
- 1,905
- Teachers:
- 108.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,905 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN WAY WEST is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.