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
2,125 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
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
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
20
AP Pass Rate
47.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout HS in Illinois
#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
#7 Best Magnet HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

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 704 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 678 Students
DePaul University 499 Students
Loyola University Chicago 474 Students
Northwestern University 411 Students
Michigan State University 366 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 306 Students
University of Chicago 279 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 270 Students
Illinois State University 249 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 337 Students
Psychology 301 Students
Biology 193 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 158 Students
Nursing 138 Students
Computer Science 120 Students
Political Science and Government 108 Students
Marketing 97 Students
Finance 87 Students
Economics 82 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 586 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/16/2025
Lincoln Park in terms of its academics was great with the IB program, which I was involved in. I found that moving into college it was easier to adapt to the work load, however I would say in terms of that curriculum it was after covid, so a lot of people struggled to pass the overall IB exam. The chemistry department could be better, along with making sure the students are fully prepared for their exams.
4.0 Alum
6/14/2025
Overall the school experience was wonderful. As a student of the rigorous IB program, I learned a lot about being a responsible student handling the hard assignments and also learned how to balance life with the fun student activities the school offered. A lot of school spirit and inclusion
3.0 Sophomore
5/10/2025
My experience at Lincoln Park High School, has had its up and downs but for the most part Lincoln park is a good school. When it comes to resources they could do better, especially when it comes to gaining credits for gpa. A lot of kids struggle with gaining enough credits in order to graduate.
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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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Lincoln Park High School

Lincoln Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,125 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Lincoln Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $725,589. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wells Community Academy High School, Payton College Preparatory High School, Ogden Int High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln Park High School.

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