Lincoln Park High School

2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614

www.cps.edu

2,214 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.

2,214

Total Students

130.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

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	676
Hispanic	646
Black	487
Asian	275
Two or More	113
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

White
676 (30.6%)
Hispanic
646 (29.2%)
Black
487 (22.0%)
Asian
275 (12.4%)
Two or More
113 (5.1%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-8130
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 9 568

Grade 10 557

Grade 11 560

Grade 12 529

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Park High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	568
Grade 10	557
Grade 11	560
Grade 12	529

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Park High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,246	56.3%
Male	966	43.6%
Not Specified	2	0.1%

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