What grades does Lincoln-Way Central High School serve?

Lincoln-Way Central High School is a High school serving students in New Lenox, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Lincoln-Way Central High School located?

Lincoln-Way Central High School is located at New Lenox, IL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln-Way Central High School?

Lincoln-Way Central High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What schools are in New Lenox, IL?

New Lenox, IL is served by the local school district. Lincoln-Way Central High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Lincoln-Way Central High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|New Lenox, Illinois|Lincoln Way CHSD 210

New Lenox, IL 60451

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Aug

Sat

Griffin Crew TrainingEvent

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Fri

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,017

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Lincoln Way CHSD 210

Phone

(815)462-2172

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

49%

83th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

45%

83th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

8.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

22 courses offered

695 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

216 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

448 test takers

Athletics

26 sports, 64 teams

1,142 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Near average in IL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

142

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,382

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,455

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,722

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 2%State 28%Local 71%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.1%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

963

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

963

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

48%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

421 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

248 (26%)

Autism

125 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

59 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

45 (5%)

Speech/Language Impairment

20 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,991

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Summer School Session 2 Ends

Event

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Summer School - 2nd Session Ends

Event

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Griffin Crew Training

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Homecoming Olympics 5-8pm	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Road to Reality 4:30-7:30	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	HOMECOMING DANCE 7-10	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Make-Up Picture Day	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	District College Fair @ LWC 6-8	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Half Day School Improvement - Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	HALF DAY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT RELEASE @ 12:52	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Early Release - School Improvement Day	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	School Improvement Day - Early Release	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Homecoming Olympics	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Homecoming Dance	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Picture Retake Day	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Play 7-10	Event	—
Sat, Oct 10, 2026	Fall Play	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No School	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Student Testing Day See school website for schedule.	exam	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	EARLY DISMISSAL	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	STUDENT TESTING DAY	exam	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	National PSAT/NMSQT Testing @ West	exam	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Choir Concert 7-8:30	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	HALF DAY SCHOOL RELEASE @ 12:52	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Release - School Improvement Day	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Half Day of School Improvement - Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	IMPROVEMENT DAY	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	School Improvement Day - Early Release	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	String Concert 7-8:30	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Halloween Knight 10-1	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Band Concert 7-8:30	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	NHS Induction	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No School	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	ELECTION DAY	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	NHS CEREMONY 6:30-8:30	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Freshman Final Exam Review Night	exam	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	FRESHMAN EXAM REVIEW NIGHT 6:30-8:30PM	exam	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Release	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	EARLY RELEASE @12:52	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No Student Attendance - No School	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	ASVAB TESTING	exam	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	VESPARS CONCERT 7-8:30PM	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	MADRIGALS 7-10	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	MADRIGALS 7-10PM	Event	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	MADRIGALS 7-10PM	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	1st, 2nd and Zero Hour Finals	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	FINALS 1,2 & 0 HOURS	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Final Exams 1, 2, 0	exam	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Finals: 1, 2, 0 1st Hour Final: 8:06-9:362nd Hour Final: 9:46-11:16Zero Hour Final: 11:26-1:06	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Final Exams 3, 4, 5	exam	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	3rd, 4th, and 5th Hour Finals	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	FINALS 3,4 & 5 HOURS	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Finals: 3rd Hour Final: 8:06-9:364th Hour Final: 9:46-11:165th Hour Final: 11:26-1:06	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Final Exams 6, 7	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Finals: 6 & 7 6th Hour Final: 8:06-9:36 7th Hour Final: 9:46-11:16	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	6th and 7th Hour Finals	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	FINALS 6 & 7 HOURS	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Begins	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	WINTER BREAK	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	HOLIDAY	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	HOLIDAY	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	INSTITUTE	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Institute Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Institute Day - No Student Attendance	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Institute Day - No School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Classes Resume	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	CLASSES RESUME	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	CHOIR STEP- UP CONCERT	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	WINTER PLAY 7-9PM	Event	—
Sat, Feb 6, 2027	WINTER PLAY 7-9PM	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	EARLY RELEASE @12:52	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Class of 2031 Open House	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	CLASS OF 2031 OPEN HOUSE @ 5:30PM	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Feb 20, 2027	Winter Dance	Event	—
Sat, Feb 27, 2027	WINTER KNIGHT DANCE 7-10PM	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	STING STEP UP CONCERT 7-8:30PM	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	CHORUS CONCERT 7-8:30 PM	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early Release - School Improvement Day	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	HALF DAY SCHOOL RELEASE @ 12:52	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	IMPROVEMENT DAY	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Half Day of School Improvement - Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	INSTITUTE DAY - NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Institute Day	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School - Institute Day	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Institute Day - No Student Attendance	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	BAND CONCERT 7-8:30PM	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Release @12:37pm	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	EARLY RELEASE @ 12:52	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	SPRING BREAK	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Spring Break Begins	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Sat, Apr 3, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	SPRINK BREAK	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Classes Resume	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	CLASSES RESUME	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	STUDENT TESTING DAY	exam	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Student Testing Day See school website for schedule.	exam	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	SPRING MUSICAL 7-10PM	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	SPRING MUSICAL 7-10PM	Event	—
Sat, Apr 17, 2027	SPRING MUSICAL 7-10PM	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	BAND CONCERT 7-8:30PM	Event	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	HALF DAY RELEASE @ 12:52	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT	Event	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Early Release - School Improvement Day	half_day	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	STRINGS CONCERT 7-8:30PM	Event	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Sat, May 1, 2027	Prom	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT 6-8PM	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	SOCIAL 7-10	Event	—
Sat, May 8, 2027	PROM 6-10PM	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	CHOIR CONCERT	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Social	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	JAZZ CONCERT	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	Graduation ALL SCHOOLS Schedule TBA	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	GRADUATION - TIME TBD	Event	—
Sat, May 15, 2027	Graduation - Time TBD	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	1st, 2nd and Zero Hour Finals	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	FINALS 1,2 & 0 HOURS	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	FINALS 3,4 & 5 HOURS	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Final Exams 3, 4, 5	exam	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	3rd, 4th, and 5th Hour Finals	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Final Exams 6, 7	exam	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	6th and 7th Hour Finals	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	FINALS 6 & 7 HOURS	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	HOLIDAY	Holiday	—

Showing 170 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln-Way Central High School

Lincoln-Way Central High School has a total enrollment of 2,017 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in New Lenox, IL.