Lane Technical High School

School Overview
Lane Technical High School, located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the city’s most prestigious and historic selective-enrollment high schools. Known widely as "The School of Champions," Lane Tech serves a diverse student body drawn from across the city, maintaining a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. The campus is notable for its expansive, historic building—a designated Chicago Landmark—which houses impressive facilities including a state-of-the-art planetarium, extensive athletic fields, and specialized laboratories that support a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum.

Beyond its academic rigor, Lane Tech is defined by a vibrant culture and a massive extracurricular program. With hundreds of clubs, competitive athletic teams, and a legendary alumni network, the school fosters a deep sense of community and school spirit. Its instructional model emphasizes critical thinking and innovation, often partnering with local industry leaders to provide students with real-world experiences. By combining a demanding academic environment with a vast array of student-led organizations, Lane Tech remains a cornerstone of the Chicago Public Schools system, consistently producing graduates who excel at top-tier universities across the nation.
4,496
Total Students
259.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lane Technical High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,719
Hispanic1,564
Black290
Asian482
Two or More388
American Indian21
Pacific Islander32
  • White
    1,719 (38.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1,564 (34.8 %)
  • Asian
    482 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    388 (8.6 %)
  • Black
    290 (6.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    32 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    21 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-5400
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 4,496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 259.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 154
Grade 8 126
Grade 9 1,147
Grade 10 1,116
Grade 11 882
Grade 12 1,071

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lane Technical High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7154
Grade 8126
Grade 91,147
Grade 101,116
Grade 11882
Grade 121,071
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lane Technical High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2,29050.9%
Male2,20649.1%
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