Lanphier High School

Lanphier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 N 11th St,  Springfield, IL
Springfield School District No. 186
3.5
2.3
1,084 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Artie Doss
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
53%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
30.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.4%
Black
42.6%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
12.9%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Lincoln Land Community College 69 Students
University of Illinois Springfield 60 Students
Illinois State University 58 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 55 Students
Bradley University 47 Students
Western Illinois University 44 Students
Northern Illinois University 38 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 35 Students
Illinois College 33 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 47 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Business 28 Students
Biology 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Education 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 85 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
My experience at Lanphier has been okay but I wish it was better. I was able to great college ready information and sources but the curriculum isn't the best
4.0 Junior
9/17/2019
My experience at Lanphier has been overall amazing the teachers are very understanding and help with issues beyond school work and the time they take out to help with the issues in class is outstanding
5.0 Senior
11/18/2018
Lanphier is a great place to learn from caring teachers. Administration is very hands on in our daily lives.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/25/2017
my daughter has been bullied for 2 years now and nothing ever gets done
1.0 other
8/24/2016
My Granddaughter is being bullied day in and day out so that she can't even stay in school and get an education something needs to be done about it.
5.0 student
4/9/2014
My school is fantastic. What side? NORTH SIDE! The teachers connect with the students, we stomp out bullying. We practice new literacy focuses every week. We have different weight classes designed for the learning paces of different students. We have French, German, Latin, and Spanish classes. The a...

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Lanphier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, IL and is served by the Springfield School District No. 186 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 1,084 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Lanphier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 53%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglas School, Springfield High School, Springfield Southeast High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lanphier High School.

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