LANPHIER HIGH SCHOOL
Lanphier High School is a public high school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 1,199 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, Lanphier High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Lanphier High School, located at 1300 N. 11th St. in Springfield, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the city’s north side. As part of Springfield Public Schools District 186, the school is known for its deep-rooted community presence and its iconic "Lions" mascot. The campus has recently undergone significant transformation, with a major multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project completed to modernize its facilities, improve learning environments, and enhance the infrastructure for both academic and extracurricular activities.
Academically and socially, Lanphier High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and a wide array of extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. By fostering a supportive culture and utilizing its updated, state-of-the-art facility, Lanphier continues to be a central hub for student development and community engagement within the Springfield area.
For more information, contact Lanphier High School at (217) 525-3080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62702-4011
(217) 525-3080
LANPHIER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 1,199 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 1,199
- Teachers:
- 76.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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 1,199 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Black or African American
- 39.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.