Lincoln-Way Central High School

Lincoln-Way Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1801 E Lincoln Hwy,  New Lenox, IL
Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210
4.0
4.7
1,962 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Steven Provis
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
136
Full Time Teachers
136
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
62.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
81.6%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
2.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#35 Best Public HS Teachers in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 293 Students
Illinois State University 290 Students
University of Iowa 235 Students
Purdue University 208 Students
Michigan State University 199 Students
Loyola University Chicago 189 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 177 Students
Joliet Junior College 166 Students
University of Kentucky 147 Students
DePaul University 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 175 Students
Nursing 158 Students
Psychology 142 Students
Biology 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Engineering 51 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 51 Students
Education 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 373 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/15/2025
Overall this school has treated me well so far, THE AFJROTC is wonderful and I love the family feeling it provides.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2025
This school has strong student-led school spirit, and students are also very involved. In my experience, it has made my 4 years very fun as there are many activities like football games to meet new friends at.
5.0 Senior
12/5/2024
I LOVE LWC! This is such an amazing school. Going here is the best high school experience you could ask for. Whether it's involvement or support LWC come out on top!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/9/2018
The teachers and counselors really care about the kids at Central. They have gone out of their way to help my son succeed and realize his potential. He started to struggle a bit last quarter and his teachers were quick to offer extra help and also point the resources available at Central where he ca...
4.0 parent
8/3/2013
My son is a sophomore at LWC. The school is performing above state levels; however, they did not make adequate yearly progress. The curriculum program is well organized and they have a great sports program. Unfortunately, the school is behind with technology. Walk into a classroom and you will see a...
5.0 student
2/9/2013
Amazing high school. As an alumni, I can say that LWC prepared me to be a well-educated and well-rounded person even more than my college did. The only complaint is that it was not terribly diverse, but that's not a fault of the school's. Fantastic teachers, classes, extra-curriculars, and facilitie...

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Lincoln-Way Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Lenox, IL, in the New Lenox neighborhood, and is served by the Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,962 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Lincoln-Way Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $438,582. Discover additional schools in the area, like Providence Catholic High School, Heritage Christian School, The Cornerstone Christian School, and more. Learn more about what New Lenox has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln-Way Central High School.

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