IllinoisSchoolsLincoln-Way Central High School

Lincoln-Way Central High School

PublicRegularGrades 912
New Lenox, Illinois · Lincoln Way CHSD 210
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,991
Student:Teacher15.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch8%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
1,991
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
8%-45.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Lincoln-Way Central High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in New Lenox, Illinois. The school enrolls 1,991 students. It is part of the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLincoln Way CHSD 210
County17197
CityNew Lenox
ZIP60451
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172307002543

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,991
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino11.2%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native83.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two+
2.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %8%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)