Lincoln Park High School

Lincoln Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2001 N Orchard St,  Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
3.6
3.7
2,107 Students
A
Niche Grade
Lincoln Park High School is the sole public high school in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and serves 2,100 students in ninth through twelfth grades. Lincoln Park is one of the highest ranked high schools in the country according to U.S. News and World Report and is ranked in the top 10% of Chicago public high schools. Students consistently perform better on standardized tests for mathematics, reading and science when compared to their peers. In addition to being a neighborhood school with geographical boundaries for attendance, Lincoln Park offers magnet programs in performing arts, visual arts, college prep and an International Baccalaureate. Students do not have to test to get into a magnet program. Like the other magnet programs in Chicago public schools, acceptance is based on automated lotteries to ensure all children in the city have equal access. Extracurricular opportunities for students at Lincoln Park High School include activities for drama, music, art, clubs around shared interests and more. The school also offers many different athletic activities including track and field, baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis and football.

School Details

Head of School
Michael Joseph Boraz
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
137
Full Time Teachers
137
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
47.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

10
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
303:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Hispanic
31.7%
White
31.7%
Black
21.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout HS in Illinois
#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#7 Best Magnet HS in Illinois
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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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 653 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 640 Students
DePaul University 490 Students
Loyola University Chicago 457 Students
Northwestern University 400 Students
Michigan State University 313 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 288 Students
University of Chicago 266 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 244 Students
Illinois State University 238 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 324 Students
Psychology 289 Students
Biology 179 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 148 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Computer Science 117 Students
Political Science and Government 101 Students
Marketing 91 Students
Economics 78 Students
Finance 77 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 572 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/29/2024
LPHS has had a profound impact on me as a young adult. I am thankful to have been part of the IB diploma program, which has had a significant impact on my academic and personal development, I have been able to foster meaningful and relationships with teachers, peers and other members of the school community which I am will keep in touch with for the rest of my life.
3.0 Junior
5/18/2024
My experience with Lincoln park high school so far has been decent. Most teachers I've had freshmen year- junior year have been very supportive. I was on the Varsity poms team for 2 years and had the best time making friends while also attending and preforming at football games, basketball games, and competitions. Lincoln park high school is a very diverse school with many races, cultures, and religions.
4.0 Senior
7/31/2023
Great amount of programs offered; however, the school sometimes struggles with its organization and safety for students.
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3.7 34 Reviews
2.0 other
3/26/2023
Don’t go to lp if you care about your education. There are some AMAZING teachers but only 1/6 of your teachers will be good. A lot of my time at school was not spent learning or doing anything. There is a lack of structure and nothing is enforced, which was technically a benefit, but also had bad ef...
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1.0 student
1/29/2022
Do NOT EVER send your child here. This school has far too many ignorant students and staff for your child to have a positive experience at high school. There are some good teachers, but the amount of hate and ignorance I truly feel from some of the teachers and a LOT of the students is depressingly...
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5.0 parent
11/9/2019
The school has a fantastic program for students who want to be part of the school activities especially if your child is musically inclined (like choir, band, orchestra) and already has outstanding academics. We have a child that current attends Lincoln Park and enjoys the school so far. The teacher...
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5.0 parent
4/1/2019
We have had a great experience at Lincoln Park. Our son is a sophomore in the IB program. The teachers are passionate about teaching and get to know their students. The curriculum is tremendous - integrated and comprehensive. The IB program is like a small school within a larger school, with all the...
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