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Enrollment
2,047
High
DISTRICT 2,245 · STATE 834
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN WAY CHSD 210·NCES 172307006062
Lincoln Way West
21701 S Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 · (815) 717-3501 · Will County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,047 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 90% 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
18.1:1
113 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 | 509 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 481 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 518 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 539 | 26% |
Student demographics
33%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 West ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Will County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,047 | #77 of 708 | #8 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #497 of 528 | #14 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.6% | #291 of 537 | #15 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.5% | #88 of 191 | N/A |
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
2,047
+80 (+4%) vs 2020
+60% since 2010-11, when it was 1,280
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 | 2,047 | 113.3 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,005 | 110.7 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,994 | 102 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,967 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,905 | 108.3 | 17.6:1 | 8% (161) |
| 2015-16 | 1,295 | 74 | 17.5:1 | 12% (153) |
| 2010-11 | 1,280 | 66 | 19.4:1 | 11% (137) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lincoln Way West.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (1,905 to 2,047); teachers up 5% (108.3 to 113.3).
About Lincoln Way West
Lincoln Way West is a large high school that serves part of New Lenox, Illinois. School enrollment was 2,047 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in Illinois is roughly 834 students; this school is 145% above that.
The district, Lincoln Way CHSD 210, has 6,734 students enrolled across 3 schools.
Most students at Lincoln Way West are White: 81% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 15% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The school's White share is 18 points above the 62% share among Will County residents. By the diversity index, Lincoln Way West comes in at 33%.
Teachers at Lincoln Way West total 113.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 18.1:1. The 13.8:1 average for high schools in Illinois is lower than this school's figure.
The allk12 Grade for Lincoln Way West is A. Compared with Illinois public high schools, the school scored higher than 90% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Will County census figures show that median household income is about $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%. A total of 209 public schools operate in Will County, serving about 113,008 students.
The next-closest public school is Union Elementary School, about 1.2 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Lincoln Way West.
For locale, NCES codes Lincoln Way West as Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 2,047 was 4% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 1,967.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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 Central High SchoolHigh · 1,991 students
Other schools in New Lenox
- Lincoln-Way Central High SchoolHigh · 1,991 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
- Union Elementary School1.2 mi · 143
- Nelson Prairie School1.6 mi · 388
- Nelson Ridge School1.7 mi · 432
- Cherry Hill Elementary and EC Center2.0 mi · 141
- Haines Elementary School2.3 mi · 358
- Eisenhower Academy2.3 mi · 209
Frequently asked questions
About Lincoln Way WestHow large is Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West enrolls approximately 2,047 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Lincoln Way West serve?
Lincoln Way West serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Lincoln Way West?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Lincoln Way West.
How diverse is Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West reports a student body of 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Lincoln Way West public or private?
Lincoln Way West 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.