Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln-way North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,729 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)48%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)3%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)11%
26%
Black
(15-16)6%
17%
White
(15-16)78%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln-way North High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln-way North High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lincoln-way North High School?
1,729 students attend Lincoln-way North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln-way North High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln-way North High School?
Lincoln-way North High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln-way North High School offer ?
Lincoln-way North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln-way North High School part of?
Lincoln-way North High School is part of Lincoln Way Community High School District 210.
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