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Lanphier High School

High School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL

A Springfield Sd 186 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1300 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62702

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation10.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$21,554
Chronic Absenteeism65.8%

Students at Lanphier High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lanphier High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,845/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,748

Median home value

$102,300

Median rent

$858/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.6 mi1,446Compare →
Sacred Heart Griffin High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4private9–122.2 mi510Compare →
Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–122.4 mi280Compare →
Springfield Southeast High SchEnrollment path unverified5.69–122.9 mi1,189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield Sd 186

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#18 of 31
District spending per student
$21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lanphier High School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lanphier High School

Lanphier High School is a public high school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 1,084 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,864 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lanphier High School

What grades does Lanphier High School serve?

Lanphier High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lanphier High School?

Lanphier High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,084 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanphier High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lanphier High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lanphier High School rank in IL?

Lanphier High School ranks #2,864 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lanphier High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lanphier High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lanphier High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lanphier High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lanphier High School a charter school?

No, Lanphier High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lanphier High School a Title I school?

No, Lanphier High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lanphier High School?

73.8% of students at Lanphier High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.8%
Area population (ZIP 62702)
31,251
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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