LYONS TWP HIGH SCHOOL
Lyons Twp High Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lyons Twp HSD 204 school district, located in La Grange, IL with about 4,000 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 249 teachers, Lyons Twp High Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Lyons Township High School (LTHS), located in the affluent suburb of La Grange, Illinois, is a large, highly-regarded public high school serving students across two campuses: the North Campus (freshmen) and the South Campus (sophomores through seniors). Known for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in Illinois, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and specialized career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary goals.
Beyond its rigorous academics, LTHS is celebrated for its comprehensive extracurricular environment, which plays a central role in the student experience. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, a thriving fine and performing arts department, and a vast selection of student-led clubs and organizations. Because of its large student body and deep community involvement, the school fosters a unique spirit of school pride, often noted for its strong commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of college and beyond.
For more information, contact Lyons Twp High Sch at (708) 579-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Grange, IL 60525-2101
(708) 579-6300
LYONS TWP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Grange, IL with about 4,000 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lyons Twp HSD 204
- Total Students:
- 4,000
- Teachers:
- 249.06
- 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 4,000 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LYONS TWP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.