Lanphier High School
Tel:
(217)525-3080
- Lanphier High School serves 1,258 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Lanphier High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lanphier High School's student population of 1,258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,258 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lanphier High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lanphier High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3410 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 40% | 17% |
| White | 48% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield SD 186 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lanphier High School is Douglas School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Magnet School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcclernand Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Mcclernand Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 257 students
0.6 miles
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3247 0.6 K-5 257 - Springfield Ridgely Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
0.8 miles
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3259 0.8 PK-5 362 - Springfield Fairview Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.9 miles
2200 E Ridgely Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3211 0.9 K-5 291 - Springfield Feitshans Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
0.9 miles
1101 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217)525-3030 0.9 PK-5 420 - Springfield Enos Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 345 students
1.1 miles
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-3208 1.1 K-5 345
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