Lincoln Park High School is the sole public high school in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and serves 2,100 students in ninth through twelfth grades.
Lincoln Park is one of the highest ranked high schools in the country according to U.S. News and World Report and is ranked in the top 10% of Chicago public high schools. Students consistently perform better on standardized tests for mathematics, reading and science when compared to their peers.
In addition to being a neighborhood school with geographical boundaries for attendance, Lincoln Park offers magnet programs in performing arts, visual arts, college prep and an International Baccalaureate. Students do not have to test to get into a magnet program. Like the other magnet programs in Chicago public schools, acceptance is based on automated lotteries to ensure all children in the city have equal access.
Extracurricular opportunities for students at Lincoln Park High School include activities for drama, music, art, clubs around shared interests and more. The school also offers many different athletic activities including track and field, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis and football.
Lincoln Park High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2001 N Orchard St,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Michael Joseph Boraz
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
88%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B-
B-
B
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.47
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Reading Proficiency
74%
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Math Proficiency
50%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
130
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Full Time Teachers
130
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Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
20
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AP Pass Rate
47.1%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
60.4%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
303:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
56.4%
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Male
42.9%
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White
30.6%
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Hispanic
29.5%
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Black
21.4%
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Asian
12.6%
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Two or more races
5.2%
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School Rankings
#1
Niche Standout HS in Illinois
#4
Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#7
Best Magnet HS in Illinois
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
729 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
686 Students
DePaul University
492 Students
Loyola University Chicago
470 Students
Northwestern University
418 Students
Michigan State University
393 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
299 Students
University of Chicago
291 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
282 Students
Illinois State University
246 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
343 Students
Psychology
308 Students
Biology
196 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
159 Students
Nursing
147 Students
Computer Science
119 Students
Political Science and Government
114 Students
Marketing
99 Students
Finance
95 Students
Pre-Law Studies
94 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/27/2025
Lincoln Park High School is a nice school. It's a nice public school. I think it sets you up for the real world.
9/5/2025
The school is old needs to be fixed. Teachers are okay some better than others. Sports are a mess very biased with funding.
6/16/2025
Lincoln Park in terms of its academics was great with the IB program, which I was involved in. I found that moving into college it was easier to adapt to the work load, however I would say in terms of that curriculum it was after covid, so a lot of people struggled to pass the overall IB exam. The chemistry department could be better, along with making sure the students are fully prepared for their exams.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/16/2026
MiddleClass white parent w kids at this school. Admin is terrible! They have poor communication and are disorganized. Steinmiller seems to pass off responsibilities to other staff members and can’t lead a school. This was evident at the open house for parents and students. I sensed he didn’t know ho...
3/26/2023
Don’t go to lp if you care about your education. There are some AMAZING teachers but only 1/6 of your teachers will be good. A lot of my time at school was not spent learning or doing anything. There is a lack of structure and nothing is enforced, which was technically a benefit, but also had bad ef...
1/29/2022
Do NOT EVER send your child here. This school has far too many ignorant students and staff for your child to have a positive experience at high school. There are some good teachers, but the amount of hate and ignorance I truly feel from some of the teachers and a LOT of the students is depressingly...
11/9/2019
The school has a fantastic program for students who want to be part of the school activities especially if your child is musically inclined (like choir, band, orchestra) and already has outstanding academics. We have a child that current attends Lincoln Park and enjoys the school so far. The teacher...
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Average Home Value
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Average Household Income
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Lincoln Park Zoo
Wrightwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
North Pond Nature Sanctuary
- Trails
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Lincoln Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Oz Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Wiggly Field Dog Park
- Dog Park
Adams Playground Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Waterpark
Trebes Park
- Playground
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Lincoln Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,214 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Lincoln Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,047,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wells Community Academy High School, Payton College Preparatory High School, Ogden Int High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln Park High School.