Lincoln-Way East High School

www.lw210.org

2,696 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln-Way East High School, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210. Known for its expansive campus and rigorous academic environment, the school has established a reputation for excellence in both scholarly achievement and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and specialized support services designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Lincoln-Way East is widely recognized for its high-achieving extracurricular culture, particularly its athletic programs and fine arts departments. The school’s athletic teams frequently compete at the state level, fostering a strong sense of community spirit and school pride. By balancing high academic standards with robust opportunities for involvement in clubs, sports, and performing arts, Lincoln-Way East strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their communities.

2,696

Total Students

148.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln-Way East High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,873
Hispanic	315
Black	298
Asian	102
Two or More	104
American Indian	4

White
1,873 (69.5%)
Hispanic
315 (11.7%)
Black
298 (11.1%)
Two or More
104 (3.9%)
Asian
102 (3.8%)
American Indian
4 (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)464-4130
Website:	http://www.lw210.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 9 662

Grade 10 642

Grade 11 680

Grade 12 712