Amundsen High School vs. Lane Technical High School
Should I attend Amundsen High School or Lane Technical High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Amundsen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lane Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Amundsen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,330 students in grades 7-12, Lane Technical High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,524 students
4,330 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
248 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
84%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
127
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Grade 9 Students
377
1119
Grade 10 Students
404
887
Grade 11 Students
408
1052
Grade 12 Students
335
1039
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
49%
35%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
32%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%