Lincoln-way Central High School vs. Lincoln Way West
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln-way Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Lincoln Way West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln-way Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,047 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Way West ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
2,047 students
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
113 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#496 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
58%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
463
509
Grade 10 Students
504
481
Grade 11 Students
526
518
Grade 12 Students
498
539
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
80%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%