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#1111 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 29% in state

Lockport Township High Sch East

High School · Lockport Twp Hsd 205 · Lockport, IL

A Lockport Twp Hsd 205 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1333 E 7th St, Lockport, IL 60441

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation24%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$18,531
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Lockport Township High Sch East score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2022
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 49% (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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The neighborhood

Where Lockport Township High Sch East 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockport), 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

$104,271

Median home value

$287,100

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
14 boys'·14 girls'·67 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of LemontPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–93.6 mi95Compare →
Romeoville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.8 mi1,850Compare →
Joliet Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–124.9 mi3,383Compare →
Providence Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5private9–124.9 mi773Compare →

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.

Lockport Twp Hsd 205

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lockport Township High Sch East is listed in Lockport Twp HSD 205; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lockport Township High Sch East

Lockport Township High Sch East is a public high school in Lockport, IL, part of Lockport Twp Hsd 205, serving approximately 3,817 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lockport Township High Sch East

What grades does Lockport Township High Sch East serve?

Lockport Township High Sch East serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lockport Township High Sch East?

Lockport Township High Sch East has an enrollment of approximately 3,817 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Township High Sch East?

The student-teacher ratio at Lockport Township High Sch East is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lockport Township High Sch East rank in IL?

Lockport Township High Sch East ranks #1,111 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lockport Township High Sch East's MySchoolScout rating?

Lockport Township High Sch East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lockport Township High Sch East?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockport Township High Sch East has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lockport Township High Sch East a charter school?

No, Lockport Township High Sch East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lockport Township High Sch East a Title I school?

No, Lockport Township High Sch East is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
227
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 60441)
36,841
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 60441; 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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