Serving 2,728 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln-way East High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Lincoln-way East High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln-way East High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln-way East High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln-way East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln-way East High School?
2,728 students attend Lincoln-way East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lincoln-way East High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln-way East High School?
Lincoln-way East High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln-way East High School offer ?
Lincoln-way East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln-way East High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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