Is Lane Technical High School a good school?

Yes! Lane Technical High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 697 Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Lane Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 4,525 students attended Lane Technical High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lane Technical High School?

Students at Lane Technical High School are 36% White, 35% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 7% African American.

Lane Technical High School

Summary:

Lane Technical High School is a highly-ranked public high school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 4,496 students. This standout institution consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes, setting it apart from the surrounding schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299.

Lane Technical High School is a top performer, ranking 4 out of 697 schools in Illinois and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with 81.9% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 85.9% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to much lower rates in the district and statewide. The school also boasts a high 95.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate, excelling in serving students from diverse backgrounds.

While Lane Technical High School is a standout, the nearby schools in the Chicago Public Schools District generally struggle academically. For example, Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin, Disney II Magnet High School, and Roosevelt High School all have significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings compared to Lane Technical High School. While the school faces some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism, its exceptional performance highlights the importance of providing high-quality educational opportunities to all students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618-5902

(773) 534-5400

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,612

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 4,525

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.4%

Hispanic:

34.9%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lane Technical High School ranks better than 99.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Lane Technical High School ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3^rd among 145 ranked high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lane Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Lane Technical High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chicago Public Schools District 299. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), Hispanic (34.9%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lane Technical High School is 16.8. 124 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lane Technical High School employs 269 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lane Technical High School is $14,612. 134 high schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lane Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lane Technical High School 8^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Lane Technical High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lane Technical High School 4^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Lane Technical High School in the ranking list.)

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Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lane Technical High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2012	93.07	1^st	1365	99.9%
2013	97.89	6^th	1367	99.6%
2014	97.59	6^th	1322	99.5%
2015	99.83	5^th	1302	99.6%
2016	99.48	6^th	1294	99.5%
2017	99.57	5^th	1293	99.6%
2018	72.91	289^th	1293	77.6%
2019	62.16	459^th	1356	66.2%
2021	99.82	6^th	1241	99.5%
2022	99.09	11^th	1369	99.2%
2023	98.23	15^th	1367	98.9%
2024	99.18	8^th	1363	99.4%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.01	10^th	194	94.8%
2024	99.19	1^st	184	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	100.00	3^rd	805	99.6%
2024	99.98	5^th	802	99.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	92.14	44^th	1161	96.2%
2019	84.87	93^rd	1217	92.4%
2022	98.85	11^th	1221	99.1%
2023	99.81	4^th	1234	99.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	70.01	317^th	1226	74.1%
2019	72.39	306^th	1276	76.0%
2021	99.02	9^th	1017	99.1%
2022	99.09	7^th	1286	99.5%
2023	98.21	9^th	1275	99.3%
2024	98.35	8^th	1251	99.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	75.30	240^th	1223	80.4%
2019	75.08	268^th	1296	79.3%
2021	99.93	4^th	1048	99.6%
2022	98.86	13^th	1286	99.0%
2023	97.68	21^st	1292	98.4%
2024	99.49	6^th	1264	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	51.79	99^th	209	52.6%
2019	57.53	92^nd	201	54.2%
2022	88.06	13^th	198	93.4%
2023	81.78	26^th	192	86.5%
2024	91.97	2^nd	184	98.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	96.61	8^th	590	98.6%
2022	99.09	6^th	662	99.1%
2023	99.24	4^th	661	99.4%
2024	99.74	3^rd	643	99.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	56.68	361^st	889	59.4%
2019	50.56	433^rd	905	52.2%
2021	99.42	4^th	813	99.5%
2022	97.81	8^th	898	99.1%
2023	95.94	16^th	895	98.2%
2024	97.69	5^th	875	99.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lane Technical High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	90.78	29^th	586	95.1%
2004	93.75	19^th	592	96.8%
2005	92.12	21^st	590	96.4%
2006	92.28	27^th	596	95.5%
2007	96.75	12^th	612	98.0%
2008	96.30	10^th	624	98.4%
2009	95.97	10^th	632	98.4%
2010	96.65	10^th	643	98.4%
2011	98.05	7^th	655	98.9%
2012	98.19	7^th	665	98.9%
2013	98.92	5^th	670	99.3%
2014	98.25	6^th	670	99.1%
2015	99.21	4^th	614	99.3%
2016	98.69	4^th	643	99.4%
2017	99.24	7^th	642	98.9%
2018	98.68	9^th	647	98.6%
2019	99.42	7^th	701	99.0%
2021	99.99	5^th	688	99.3%
2022	98.41	8^th	699	98.9%
2023	96.68	17^th	699	97.6%
2024	99.99	4^th	697	99.4%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	95.69	6^th	154	96.1%
2019	98.03	5^th	165	97.0%
2021	98.55	5^th	160	96.9%
2022	91.14	10^th	170	94.1%
2023	91.83	12^th	163	92.6%
2024	99.29	4^th	182	97.8%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	92.10	14^th	248	94.4%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	100.00	1^st	374	99.7%
2019	100.00	6^th	473	98.7%
2021	100.00	1^st	453	99.8%
2022	100.00	1^st	493	99.8%
2023	100.00	1^st	476	99.8%
2024	100.00	3^rd	482	99.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.74	6^th	585	99.0%
2019	99.94	6^th	639	99.1%
2021	100.00	1^st	611	99.8%
2022	99.69	4^th	626	99.4%
2023	99.34	5^th	644	99.2%
2024	100.00	1^st	639	99.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	97.66	13^th	620	97.9%
2019	98.86	7^th	665	98.9%
2021	99.94	5^th	639	99.2%
2022	97.40	12^th	658	98.2%
2023	95.59	19^th	656	97.1%
2024	99.98	3^rd	664	99.5%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.53	6^th	428	98.6%
2024	99.93	7^th	429	98.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.95	9^th	619	98.5%
2019	99.61	6^th	675	99.1%
2021	99.99	5^th	653	99.2%
2022	98.86	5^th	664	99.2%
2023	97.27	11^th	668	98.4%
2024	99.99	5^th	668	99.3%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.85	6^th	132	95.5%
2019	89.99	6^th	130	95.4%
2021	91.06	9^th	135	93.3%
2022	89.71	8^th	141	94.3%
2023	82.81	22^nd	134	83.6%
2024	94.54	6^th	137	95.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.84	6^th	253	97.6%
2019	99.88	6^th	299	98.0%
2021	100.00	5^th	281	98.2%
2022	99.78	5^th	294	98.3%
2023	99.82	7^th	301	97.7%
2024	100.00	3^rd	299	99.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.09	7^th	291	97.6%
2019	99.61	6^th	317	98.1%
2021	99.99	5^th	317	98.4%
2022	99.55	4^th	335	98.8%
2023	98.65	7^th	333	97.9%
2024	100.00	5^th	336	98.5%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%
2024	95.45	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Lane Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.45	7^th	548	98.7%
2019	99.59	6^th	552	98.9%
2021	99.99	5^th	553	99.1%
2022	98.00	5^th	560	99.1%
2023	94.89	23^rd	557	95.9%
2024	99.99	5^th	554	99.1%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a student
Monday, December 16, 2024

I love my school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 29, 2012

I am a graduate of LANE TECH class of 1995. This was then and is currently one of the best schools you could sent your child for a complete educational experience. LT performed better than 90% of the schools in the state. LT is a great choice for any serious students with parents that care about their child's development. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, July 1, 2011

I'm going to be a freshman. You can choose between 6 curriculum at Lane Tech. I like that. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, November 5, 2010

I am a sophomore at Lane Tech and I feel that they are really preparing me for college and life after. There are so many clubs, teams, and extracurricalrs to join. Overall, I feel it is a really good school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lane Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1806	741	798	935	17	n/a	n/a	0	4297
1989	1660	752	768	905	15	n/a	n/a	0	4100
1990	1466	671	718	917	13	n/a	n/a	0	3785
1991	1424	748	729	1060	17	n/a	n/a	0	3978
1992	1382	728	703	1118	19	n/a	n/a	0	3950
1993	1333	758	710	1259	23	n/a	n/a	0	4083
1994	1312	766	703	1273	17	n/a	n/a	0	4071
1995	1256	738	717	1364	31	n/a	n/a	0	4106
1996	1256	738	717	1364	31	n/a	n/a	0	4106
1997	1193	686	744	1453	26	n/a	n/a	0	4102
1998	1216	676	777	1524	24	n/a	n/a	0	4217
1999	1197	656	804	1587	24	n/a	n/a	0	4268
2000	1184	611	734	1649	26	n/a	n/a	0	4204
2001	1170	602	695	1689	29	n/a	n/a	0	4185
2002	1231	574	589	1791	29	n/a	n/a	0	4214
2003	1231	574	589	1791	29	n/a	n/a	0	4214
2004	1302	627	618	1951	29	n/a	n/a	0	4527
2005	1260	701	539	1881	31	n/a	n/a	0	4412
2006	1205	561	493	1753	12	n/a	n/a	254	4278
2007	1241	535	513	1716	7	n/a	n/a	236	4248
2008	1159	526	519	1652	8	n/a	n/a	224	4088
2009	1260	523	566	1785	24	n/a	n/a	0	4158
2010	1273	520	547	1820	31	n/a	n/a	1	4192
2011	1204	398	452	1953	27	7	129	0	4170
2012	1297	373	455	2057	23	7	118	0	4330
2013	1313	365	419	1989	26	16	110	0	4238
2014	1293	354	428	1883	25	14	93	0	4090
2015	1343	361	418	1802	20	14	99	0	4057
2016	1405	346	440	1720	18	11	109	0	4049
2017	1540	343	456	1722	14	8	111	0	4194
2018	1567	350	466	1801	17	18	210	0	4429
2019	1669	357	480	1823	17	18	153	0	4517
2020	1770	337	464	1742	19	30	138	0	4500
2021	1722	287	455	1612	19	27	247	0	4369
2022	1671	290	467	1509	23	31	339	0	4330
2023	1719	290	482	1564	21	32	388	0	4496
2024	1647	305	468	1579	21	27	478	0	4525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lane Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	4297	210.4	20.4	n/a
1989	4100	208.4	19.6	n/a
1990	3785	201.4	18.7	n/a
1991	3978	203.4	19.5	n/a
1992	3950	203.4	19.4	n/a
1993	4083	212.4	19.2	n/a
1994	4071	176.4	23.1	n/a
1995	4106	182.4	22.5	n/a
1996	4106	182.4	22.5	n/a
1997	4102	183.4	22.4	n/a
1998	4217	184.6	22.8	n/a
1999	4268	191.6	22.3	n/a
2000	4204	197.8	21.3	n/a
2001	4185	207.8	20.1	n/a
2002	4214	230.0	18.3	60.9
2003	4214	230.0	18.3	60.9
2004	4527	223.6	20.2	54.9
2005	4412	251.4	17.5	57.8
2006	4278	265.5	16.1	59.5
2007	4248	210.0	20.2	64.2
2008	4088	222.0	18.4	65
2009	4158	245.0	17.0	61.9
2010	4192	234.0	17.9	65.2
2011	4170	227.0	18.3	63.6
2012	4330	235.0	18.4	60.9
2013	4238	276.7	15.3	58.3
2014	4090	233.4	17.5	57.8
2015	4057	209.0	19.4	59.9
2016	4049	208.0	19.4	54.6
2017	4194	203.0	20.6	50.8
2018	4429	217.3	20.3	47.4
2019	4517	235.0	19.2	43.6
2020	4500	241.0	18.6	40.7
2021	4369	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	4330	247.5	17.4	34.9
2023	4496	259.5	17.3	35.9
2024	4525	269.0	16.8	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lane Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	4297	210.4	20.4	n/a
1989	4100	208.4	19.6	n/a
1990	3785	201.4	18.7	n/a
1991	3978	203.4	19.5	n/a
1992	3950	203.4	19.4	n/a
1993	4083	212.4	19.2	n/a
1994	4071	176.4	23.1	n/a
1995	4106	182.4	22.5	n/a
1996	4106	182.4	22.5	n/a
1997	4102	183.4	22.4	n/a
1998	4217	184.6	22.8	n/a
1999	4268	191.6	22.3	n/a
2000	4204	197.8	21.3	n/a
2001	4185	207.8	20.1	n/a
2002	4214	230.0	18.3	60.9
2003	4214	230.0	18.3	60.9
2004	4527	223.6	20.2	54.9
2005	4412	251.4	17.5	57.8
2006	4278	265.5	16.1	59.5
2007	4248	210.0	20.2	64.2
2008	4088	222.0	18.4	65
2009	4158	245.0	17.0	61.9
2010	4192	234.0	17.9	65.2
2011	4170	227.0	18.3	63.6
2012	4330	235.0	18.4	60.9
2013	4238	276.7	15.3	58.3
2014	4090	233.4	17.5	57.8
2015	4057	209.0	19.4	59.9
2016	4049	208.0	19.4	54.6
2017	4194	203.0	20.6	50.8
2018	4429	217.3	20.3	47.4
2019	4517	235.0	19.2	43.6
2020	4500	241.0	18.6	40.7
2021	4369	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	4330	247.5	17.4	34.9
2023	4496	259.5	17.3	35.9
2024	4525	269.0	16.8	36.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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