Lincoln Park High School

2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614

www.cps.edu

2,107 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Park High School, located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, is one of the city’s most historic and academically diverse institutions. Housed in a landmark building that dates back to the late 19th century, the school serves a wide-ranging student body from across the city. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, offering a variety of specialized programs including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, a comprehensive performing arts program, and honors-level coursework.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lincoln Park High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Students have access to a broad array of athletic teams, competitive academic clubs, and arts organizations that reflect the school’s commitment to a well-rounded education. Situated in an affluent and transit-accessible area, the school balances a focus on high-level college preparation with a dedication to fostering an inclusive community, making it a highly sought-after choice for families within the Chicago Public Schools system.

2,107

Total Students

136.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	667
Black	447
Asian	213
Two or More	99
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

White
667 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
667 (31.7 %)
Black
447 (21.2 %)
Asian
213 (10.1 %)
Two or More
99 (4.7 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

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)534-8130
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	136.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 573

Grade 10 567

Grade 11 464

Grade 12 502

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Park High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	573
Grade 10	567
Grade 11	464
Grade 12	502

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Park High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,198	56.9%
Male	908	43.1%
Not Specified	1	0%

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