Lincoln-Way East High School or LWE, is a four-year public high school located approximately three miles south of Interstate 80 near the intersection of Colorado Avenue, U.S. Route 45 and U.S. Route 30 in Frankfort, Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 2,696 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln-way East High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln-way East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln-way East High School's student population of 2,696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Colors
Black, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln-way East High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln-way East High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yugo The Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln-way East High School's ranking?
Lincoln-way East High School is ranked #295 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lincoln-way East High School often compared to?
Lincoln-way East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln-way Central High School, Lincoln Way West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln-way East High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln-way East High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln-way East High School?
2,696 students attend Lincoln-way East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lincoln-way East High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln-way East High School?
Lincoln-way East High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln-way East High School offer ?
Lincoln-way East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln-way East High School part of?
Lincoln-way East High School is part of Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District.
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