Lincoln-way East High School
Lincoln-way East High School serves 2,889 students in grades 9-12.
Lincoln-way East High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lincoln-way East High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Lincoln-way East High School's student population of 2,889 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,889 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 153 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lincoln-way East High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln-way East High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #323 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lincoln-way East High School is Lincoln-way Central High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mokena Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grand Prairie Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Frankfort Pioneer Grove Educational Center Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 52 students
0.2 miles
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685 0.2 Inquire with school 52 - Frankfort Grand Prairie Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 811 students
1.4 miles
10480 Nebraska St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366 1.4 PK-2 811 - Mokena Mokena Junior High School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 509 students10
1.4 miles
19815 Kirkstone Way
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 342-4870 1.4 6-8 509 - Mokena Arbury Hills Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 1-4 | 197 students10
1.5 miles
19651 Beechnut Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2106 1.5 1-4 197 - Frankfort Dr Julian Rogus School Math: 46% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 694 students10
1.8 miles
20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564 1.8 PK-4 694
School Reviews
| 5 Great school. People move into Frankfort just for the school District. - Posted by Parent - Suz |
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