Lincoln-Way Central High School

www.lw210.org

1,962 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln-Way Central High School, located in New Lenox, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a wide array of career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lincoln-Way Central boasts a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a diverse range of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment, often emphasizing school spirit and civic engagement among its student body. With a focus on the "Knight" identity, the institution balances high academic standards with personal growth, aiming to equip graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors.

1,962

Total Students

135.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln-Way Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,601
Hispanic	239
Black	45
Asian	31
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,601 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
239 (12.2 %)
Black
45 (2.3 %)
Two or More
43 (2.2 %)
Asian
31 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Lincoln Way CHSD 210
Phone:	(815)462-2172
Website:	http://www.lw210.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 523

Grade 10 469

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 481