Very Good
#750 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 20% in state
Lincoln Way West
High School · Lincoln Way Chsd 210 · New Lenox, IL
A Lincoln Way Chsd 210 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21701 S Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Way West score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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).
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Where Lincoln Way West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated978/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Lenox), 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
$132,260
Median home value
$373,100
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Career Academy - JoiletPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Trinity Services -trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-way Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 2,017 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Way Chsd 210
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Way West is listed in Lincoln Way CHSD 210; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Way West
Lincoln Way West is a public high school in New Lenox, IL, part of Lincoln Way Chsd 210, serving approximately 2,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Way West
What grades does Lincoln Way West serve?
Lincoln Way West serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West has an enrollment of approximately 2,005 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Way West rank in IL?
Lincoln Way West ranks #750 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lincoln Way West's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Way West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Lincoln Way West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Way West has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Way West a charter school?
No, Lincoln Way West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Way West a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Way West is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (815) 717-3501
- Area population (ZIP 60451)
- 37,481
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 60451; 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
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