Is Lincoln Way West a good school?

Lincoln Way West ranks 79 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Way West?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,994 students attended Lincoln Way West.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Way West?

Students at Lincoln Way West are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Lincoln Way West?

Lincoln Way West is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Haines Elementary School Elementary : Nelson Prairie School Middle : Liberty Junior High School Middle : Nelson Ridge School Middle : Oster-Oakview School

Lincoln Way West

Summary:

Lincoln Way West is a public high school located in New Lenox, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,994 students. The school is part of the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 district, which is ranked 47th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln Way West is a high-performing high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Illinois, with strong academic achievement, graduation rates, and performance across various student subgroups. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment (ISA), is generally higher than the state averages, and its four-year graduation rates range from 94.8% to 99.1%, consistently outperforming the state average. Lincoln Way West's performance is particularly noteworthy for low socioeconomic status students, with this subgroup ranking among the top 35-63 high schools in Illinois in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Lincoln Way West's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than its neighboring Lincoln-Way East High School and Lincoln-Way Central High School, which have also consistently ranked among the top high schools in Illinois. However, Lincoln Way West's performance is significantly stronger than the nearby Joliet Township High School District 204 schools, such as Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School, which have lower academic achievement, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public 9-12

21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-1576

(815) 717-3501

District: Lincoln Way CHSD 210

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,724

Feeder schools for Lincoln Way West:

Elementary:	Haines Elementary School
	Nelson Prairie School
Middle:	Liberty Junior High School
	Nelson Ridge School
	Oster-Oakview School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 1,994

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Way West ranks better than 88.7% of high schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.25. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lincoln Way West freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Lincoln Way West has the largest high school student body size in the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Way West is $14,724. 1 high schools in the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Way West:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Way West 79^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Lincoln Way West in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lincoln Way CHSD 210:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Way CHSD 210 47^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2011	89.98	44^th	655	93.3%
2012	89.34	51^st	665	92.3%
2013	87.69	63^rd	670	90.6%
2014	88.01	65^th	670	90.3%
2015	49.73	270^th	614	56.0%
2016	66.59	130^th	643	79.8%
2017	85.28	78^th	642	87.9%
2018	91.04	44^th	647	93.2%
2019	90.28	57^th	701	91.9%
2021	87.87	77^th	688	88.8%
2022	88.43	64^th	699	90.8%
2023	92.26	45^th	699	93.6%
2024	87.25	79^th	697	88.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	70.15	41^st	160	74.4%
2023	48.06	78^th	163	52.1%
2024	37.97	102^nd	182	44.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	54.42	110^th	374	70.6%
2019	80.84	42^nd	473	91.1%
2021	64.54	94^th	453	79.2%
2022	54.97	126^th	493	74.4%
2023	35.68	251^st	476	47.3%
2024	79.97	74^th	482	84.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	69.11	118^th	585	79.8%
2019	85.31	42^nd	639	93.4%
2021	91.03	40^th	611	93.5%
2022	79.78	63^rd	626	89.9%
2023	89.16	35^th	644	94.6%
2024	70.97	128^th	639	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.07	44^th	620	92.9%
2019	91.35	49^th	665	92.6%
2021	88.39	72^nd	639	88.7%
2022	88.98	56^th	658	91.5%
2023	91.76	46^th	656	93.0%
2024	87.19	80^th	664	88.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.06	95^th	428	77.8%
2024	42.09	176^th	429	59.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	89.44	49^th	619	92.1%
2019	86.59	77^th	675	88.6%
2021	83.67	88^th	653	86.5%
2022	85.05	75^th	664	88.7%
2023	90.74	54^th	668	91.9%
2024	84.57	87^th	668	87.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	78.23	37^th	291	87.3%
2019	87.09	35^th	317	89.0%
2021	85.61	34^th	317	89.3%
2022	83.34	39^th	335	88.4%
2023	95.04	16^th	333	95.2%
2024	70.59	61^st	336	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Way West

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	87.83	57^th	548	89.6%
2019	83.69	76^th	552	86.2%
2021	78.14	103^rd	553	81.4%
2022	80.88	88^th	560	84.3%
2023	85.96	56^th	557	89.9%
2024	80.67	93^rd	554	83.2%

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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

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by a parent
Thursday, March 7, 2013

My kids have had the good fortune of attending this school, my oldest just graduated. My child had a number of health and educational needs that can affect his learning and the faculty at Lway-West knocked themselves in order to ensure he had success as well as preparing him for post high school pursuits. The staff and students here have so much pride in their school and it shows! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lincoln Way West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	843	6	5	57	3	n/a	n/a	26	940
2011	1138	12	7	75	1	1	46	0	1280
2012	1149	11	7	71	2	1	49	0	1290
2013	1162	16	10	80	4	1	47	0	1320
2014	1124	19	13	65	3	1	59	0	1284
2015	1107	20	11	48	4	1	96	0	1287
2016	1093	25	13	128	2	1	33	0	1295
2017	1607	34	11	198	4	2	42	0	1898
2018	1593	34	14	215	5	2	42	0	1905
2019	1594	31	16	227	5	1	41	0	1915
2020	1587	35	19	247	4	1	49	0	1942
2021	1608	32	21	249	2	2	53	0	1967
2022	1593	31	18	272	1	0	52	0	1967
2023	1608	36	19	276	0	0	55	0	1994

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

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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 Lincoln Way West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	940	55.0	17.0	n/a
2011	1280	66.2	19.3	10.7
2012	1290	67.0	19.2	12.4
2013	1320	89.9	14.6	13.7
2014	1284	79.0	16.2	5.5
2015	1287	76.0	16.9	12
2016	1295	74.0	17.5	11.8
2017	1898	102.3	18.5	10.8
2018	1905	108.3	17.5	8.5
2019	1915	102.1	18.7	7.6
2020	1942	103.2	18.8	8.5
2021	1967	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1967	117.0	16.8	8.3
2023	1994	102.0	19.5	n/a

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 Lincoln Way West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	940	55.0	17.0	n/a
2011	1280	66.2	19.3	10.7
2012	1290	67.0	19.2	12.4
2013	1320	89.9	14.6	13.7
2014	1284	79.0	16.2	5.5
2015	1287	76.0	16.9	12
2016	1295	74.0	17.5	11.8
2017	1898	102.3	18.5	10.8
2018	1905	108.3	17.5	8.5
2019	1915	102.1	18.7	7.6
2020	1942	103.2	18.8	8.5
2021	1967	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	1967	117.0	16.8	8.3
2023	1994	102.0	19.5	n/a

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	97.8%	98.2%
2016	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.2%	97.9%		23.0%
2017	98.8%	99.0%	99.0%	99.0%	98.8%	98.3%	99.1%	23.2%
2018	98.1%	98.3%	98.3%	98.3%	98.2%	97.4%	98.4%	23.1%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2022	97.8%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.6%	97.3%	98.2%	97.3%
2023	98.3%	98.1%	98.1%	98.1%	98.3%	97.9%	98.5%	97.5%
2024	98.6%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.6%	98.3%	98.8%	97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Way West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$264 (2.5%)	$10,225 (97.5%)	$10,488
2020	$330 (3.1%)	$10,257 (96.9%)	$10,587
2021	$425 (3.7%)	$10,958 (96.3%)	$11,384
2022	$425 (3.7%)	$10,958 (96.3%)	$11,384
2023	$503 (3.8%)	$12,722 (96.2%)	$13,225
2024	$551 (3.7%)	$14,173 (96.3%)	$14,724

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Way West

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 45^th of 699 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Way West)	57.8	45.5	12.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Way CHSD 210)	57.4	50.4	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Way West)	55	52	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Way CHSD 210)	57.4	55.2	2.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Lincoln Way West)	48.9	72.6	23.7%
End of Course Science (Lincoln Way CHSD 210)	55.7	72.5	16.8%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1915	1994	4.1%
African American	31	36	16.1%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	16	19	18.8%
Hispanic	227	276	21.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1594	1608	0.9%
Two or More Races	41	55	34.1%

Schools Near Lincoln Way West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln Way West	Public	9-12	21701 S Gougar Rd	New Lenox	60451	Will County	Lincoln Way CHSD 210	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 717-3501	1,994	102	19.5		1,608 (80.6%)	36 (1.8%)	276 (13.8%)	19 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (2.8%)	87.2	79^th of 697 public high schools	88.7%		92.3	45^th of 699 public high schools	93.6%	34	67.5	39.3	41.9	98.6	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.6	98.3	98.8	97.8	$14,724	$551	$14,173
Lincoln-Way Central High School	Public	9-12	1801 E Lincoln Hwy	New Lenox	60451	Will County	Lincoln Way CHSD 210	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 462-2172	1,962	135	14.4		1,601 (81.6%)	45 (2.3%)	239 (12.2%)	31 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (2.2%)	97	31^st of 697 public high schools	95.6%		92.5	43^rd of 699 public high schools	93.8%	12	73.5	49.7	55.9	98.5	97.8	97.8	97.8	98.6	97.9	98.5	97.5	$16,152	$551	$15,601
Pathways Academy	Public	9-12	110 Collins St	Joliet	60432	Will County	Joliet Township HSD 204	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 727-6810	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Joliet Central High School	Public	9-12	201 E Jefferson St	Joliet	60432	Will County	Joliet Township HSD 204	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 727-6740	3,377	184	18.3	74.8%	388 (11.5%)	516 (15.3%)	2,390 (70.8%)	11 (0.3%)	10 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (1.8%)	22.6	519^th of 697 public high schools	25.5%		26.4	518^th of 699 public high schools	25.9%	1	35.7	7.3	11.4	99.0	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.5	98.8	99.1	97.2	$18,230	$1,376	$16,854
Lincoln School RSSP	Public	6-12	960 Royce Ave	Joliet	60432	Will County	Will ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 774-8900	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln School TAOEP	Public	6-12	960 Royce Ave	Joliet	60432	Will County	Will ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 774-8900	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln School ALOP	Public	6-12	960 Royce Ave	Joliet	60432	Will County	Will ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 774-8900	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lockport Township High School East	Public	9-12	1333 E 7th St	Lockport	60441	Will County	Lockport Township HSD 205	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 588-8300	3,872	225	17.1		2,648 (68.4%)	201 (5.2%)	843 (21.8%)	64 (1.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	111 (2.9%)	82.6	104^th of 697 public high schools	85.1%		78.7	121^st of 699 public high schools	82.7%	17	63.9	38.2	37.0	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.4	98.1	98.5	96.7	$18,116	$821	$17,295
Joliet West High School	Public	9-12	401 N Larkin Ave	Joliet	60435	Will County	Joliet Township HSD 204	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 727-6940	3,541	169	20.9	55.7%	1,011 (28.6%)	737 (20.8%)	1,609 (45.4%)	49 (1.4%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (3.8%)	45.9	345^th of 697 public high schools	50.5%		44.4	389^th of 699 public high schools	44.3%	44	45.9	17.1	23.0	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.2	95.6	95.6	$16,710	$1,334	$15,376
Lincoln-Way East High School	Public	9-12	201 Colorado Ave	Frankfort	60423	Will County	Lincoln Way CHSD 210	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 464-4130	2,749	145	18.9		1,956 (71.2%)	273 (9.9%)	306 (11.1%)	101 (3.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	108 (3.9%)	98.7	20^th of 697 public high schools	97.1%		95.1	29^th of 699 public high schools	95.9%	9	68.1	60.6	58.4	97.6	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.6	97.4	97.6	96.9	$13,729	$551	$13,178

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