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.
2,047
Total Students
113.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Way West
Demographic Student Count
White1,653
Hispanic300
Black34
Asian10
Two or More49
American Indian1
  • White
    1,653 (80.8%)
  • Hispanic
    300 (14.7%)
  • Two or More
    49 (2.4%)
  • Black
    34 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
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: 2,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 113.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 9 509
Grade 10 481
Grade 11 518
Grade 12 539

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lincoln Way West
Grade Student Count
Grade 9509
Grade 10481
Grade 11518
Grade 12539
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lincoln Way West
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female98948.3%
Male1,05851.7%
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