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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Lincoln-Way Central High School right now?
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Enrollment
1,991
High
DISTRICT 2,245 · STATE 834
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN WAY CHSD 210·NCES 172307002543
Lincoln-Way Central High School
1801 E Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451 · (815) 462-2172 · Will County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,991 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 94% of Illinois public high schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Illinois public high schools
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
131 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 463 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 504 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 526 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 498 | 25% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Lincoln-Way Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Will County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,991 | #84 of 708 | #9 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #335 of 528 | #8 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.3% | #280 of 537 | #13 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.9% | #223 of 358 | #9 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,991
-2 (0%) vs 2020
-4% since 1990-91, when it was 2,067
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,991 | 131.3 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,017 | 136.3 | 14.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,962 | 135.3 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,993 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 2,138 | 139.3 | 15.3:1 | 7% (160) |
| 2015-16 | 1,870 | 110 | 17.0:1 | 10% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 1,955 | 119 | 16.4:1 | 11% (212) |
| 2000-01 | 2,302 | 114 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 2,067 | 116 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln-Way Central High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (2,138 to 1,991); teachers down 6% (139.3 to 131.3).
About Lincoln-Way Central High School
Lincoln-Way Central High School operates as a large high school in New Lenox, Illinois. Enrolled students number 1,991 students, in grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Illinois average about 834 students each.
Lincoln-Way Central High School is one of 3 schools in Lincoln Way CHSD 210, which enrolls 6,734 students in total.
The student body at Lincoln-Way Central High School is 80% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 12% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 3% Black. The White share of the county population is lower, at 62%. Lincoln-Way Central High School's diversity index is 34%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 131.3 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 15.2:1. That is 1.4 students per teacher above the 13.8:1 average for high schools in Illinois.
allk12 grades Lincoln-Way Central High School an A. The grade compares the school only with Illinois public high schools, because each state gives its own test.
County data help place the school in context: in Will County, the median household income is $109,984, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 38% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Will County is home to 209 public schools and about 113,008 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Alex M Martino Jr High School, about 1.1 miles away. Lincoln-Way Central High School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Lincoln-Way Central High School as Suburb: Large.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 1,991, starting from 1,993.
Parents and students can post about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater at Lincoln-Way Central High School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Will County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
701,462
Census ACS
Median income
$109,984
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
209
113,008 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lincoln Way CHSD 210
- Lincoln-Way East High SchoolHigh · 2,696 students
- Lincoln Way WestHigh · 2,047 students
Other schools in New Lenox
- Lincoln Way WestHigh · 2,047 students
- Alex M Martino Jr High SchoolMiddle · 591 students
- Liberty Junior High SchoolMiddle · 573 students
- Spencer CrossingMiddle · 544 students
- Spencer PointeElementary · 437 students
- Nelson Ridge SchoolMiddle · 432 students
Nearby schools
- Alex M Martino Jr High School1.1 mi · 591
- Bentley Elementary School1.5 mi · 380
- Arnold J Tyler School1.6 mi · 372
- Spencer Trail1.8 mi · 367
- Spencer Crossing1.9 mi · 544
- Spencer Pointe1.9 mi · 437
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln-Way Central High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lincoln-Way Central High School?
Lincoln-Way Central High School enrolls approximately 1,991 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Lincoln-Way Central High School serve?
Lincoln-Way Central High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Lincoln-Way Central High School?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at Lincoln-Way Central High School.
How diverse is Lincoln-Way Central High School?
Lincoln-Way Central High School reports a student body of 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Lincoln-Way Central High School public or private?
Lincoln-Way Central High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lincoln Way CHSD 210.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.