Lincoln Way West

www.lw210.org

1,994 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln-Way West High School, located in New Lenox, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career-technical education programs. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment, balancing high-level instruction with modern technology and academic support services aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Lincoln-Way West is known for its strong culture of student involvement and school spirit. The school boasts a highly competitive athletics program, known as the Warriors, alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including fine arts, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By emphasizing a "well-rounded" educational experience, the school encourages students to develop their leadership skills and community engagement, maintaining a reputation as a central hub for student development within the New Lenox community.

1,994

Total Students

102.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Way West
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,608
Hispanic	276
Black	36
Asian	19
Two or More	55

White
1,608 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
276 (13.8 %)
Two or More
55 (2.8 %)
Black
36 (1.8 %)
Asian
19 (1.0 %)

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)717-3501
Website:	http://www.lw210.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
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 9 521

Grade 10 508

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 488