Lincoln-way North High School (Closed 2023)

19900 S Harlem Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln-way North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,729 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(15-16)
35%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln-way North High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
11%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
6%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
78%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln-way North High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
97%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lincoln-way North High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln-way North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln-way North High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln-way North High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lincoln-way North High School?
1,729 students attend Lincoln-way North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln-way North High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln-way North High School?
Lincoln-way North High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln-way North High School offer ?
Lincoln-way North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln-way North High School part of?
Lincoln-way North High School is part of Lincoln Way Community High School District 210.

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