publichighGrade 9-12

Lincoln Way West

21701 S Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, United States

+1 (815) 717-3501

http://www.lw210.org

2.5

Overall Rating

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Lincoln Way West Overview

About This School

Lincoln Way West is a public high in New Lenox, Illinois, serving 2,047 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 49% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 113 teachers with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, while providing additional support through a ratio of 341 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% identifying as two or more races.

2,047

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

113 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts49%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Will County

Students per Counselor

341:1

Lincoln Way West Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

49%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 36%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.4:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

341

Students per Counselor

Lincoln Way West Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

113

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor341:1

Lincoln Way West Student Demographics

Student Body

51.69%

Male

48.31%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,047 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.75%

Hispanic14.66%

Asian0.49%

Black1.66%

Two or More Races2.39%

Native American0.05%

Lincoln Way West Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Way West

Q: What is Lincoln Way West?

A: Lincoln Way West is a high public located in New Lenox.

Q: How many students attend Lincoln Way West?

A: Lincoln Way West has approximately 2,047 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Lincoln Way West

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Lincoln Way West - New Lenox, IL

Quick Facts about Lincoln Way West
School Name	Lincoln Way West
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	21701 S Gougar Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451, New Lenox, IL
County	Will County
Phone	+1 (815) 717-3501
Total Students	2,047
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	113
Rating	2.5/10
ELA Proficiency	49%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Way West

What is Lincoln Way West?

Lincoln Way West is a high public located in New Lenox.

How many students attend Lincoln Way West?

Lincoln Way West has approximately 2,047 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Way West is 18:1.

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