Lincoln Way West

Lincoln Way West

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21701 Gougar Rd,  New Lenox, IL
Lincoln-Way Community High School District No. 210
4.3
4.7
1,967 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Monica Schmitt
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%

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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
55%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
322:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
80.6%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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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.
Illinois State University 291 Students
University of Iowa 235 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 215 Students
Joliet Junior College 196 Students
Michigan State University 184 Students
Purdue University 179 Students
University of Kentucky 153 Students
Northern Illinois University 148 Students
Bradley University 146 Students
Loyola University Chicago 140 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 150 Students
Business 145 Students
Nursing 145 Students
Biology 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Finance 59 Students
Accounting 50 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Marketing 44 Students
Chemistry 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 259 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/1/2024
Lincoln way west is a wonderful school. The community is very safe and active in all school activities. West is wonderful in including all types of personality's and helping all kids reach success. All athletics and performing arts have very advanced equipment and staff.
4.0 Junior
2/15/2024
west has been a place where you are able to be friends with almost anyone, there is always something to do there to feel included.
4.0 Senior
11/30/2023
I have had a well rounded amount of teachers and a vast majority of them have always shown so much care for their students. West has always been known for their school spirit and it truly shows. Dr. Robbins is such an amazing principal and always makes sure everyone is having a good day. I have always felt welcomed and I can be myself.
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4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/21/2021
I have had two children attend LWW. The majority of the staff were a pleasure to deal with. However the principal , Monica Schmidt, was not. She treated any communication with her as an annoyance. She did not want to deal with a parent with a request, question or issue .
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5.0 parent
8/27/2017
I specifically moved to the area so my child could go to this school. At my child's previous high school she wasn't on track to graduate. With special learning needs, she was continuously provided with the tools to be successful. The school staff included me every step of the way, and I watched my o...
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5.0 parent
3/7/2013
Have had one child graduate from here, one still attending and one going in the future. I am reviewing this school because I am so pleased with the school and the staff at Lincoln-way West. My child had a number of health and educational needs that required extra help from the teachers, which they m...
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