Lincoln Way West

Lincoln Way West serves 2,005 students in grades 9-12 in New Lenox, Illinois, operating as a comprehensive public high school with 110 full-time equivalent teachers and an 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The school ranks #1,015 out of 3,819 Illinois high schools, placing it in the 73rd percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. Academically, Lincoln Way West demonstrates solid performance with an 8.8 out of 10 academic score, though ELA/reading proficiency shows room for growth with 49% of students performing at or above grade level across tested grades.

The school's academic standing reflects the educational focus within this well-established community. The school draws from an affluent suburban area where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 42% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 60451 features a median household income of $128,316 and median home values of $352,000, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 2.3% among its 37,488 residents.

Lincoln Way West operates within New Lenox's large suburban setting in Will County, serving families in a thriving community that balances residential comfort with educational investment.

Lincoln Way West is a large school with 2,005 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.