Lincoln-Way Central High School

www.lw210.org

1,991 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.

1,991

Total Students

131.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

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	1,593
Hispanic	240
Black	52
Asian	36
Two or More	66
American Indian	4

White
1,593 (80.0%)
Hispanic
240 (12.1%)
Two or More
66 (3.3%)
Black
52 (2.6%)
Asian
36 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

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:	1,991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 9 463

Grade 10 504

Grade 11 526

Grade 12 498

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln-Way Central High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	463
Grade 10	504
Grade 11	526
Grade 12	498

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln-Way Central High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	985	49.5%
Male	1,006	50.5%

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