Lincoln-Way high schools rank among best in nation

   All four Lincoln-Way High School District 210 schools rank among the best in the nation, according to Newsweek magazine.

   In an article released May 6, Newsweek and The Daily Beast reported they had analyzed data from thousands of high schools across America and determined that Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way North and Lincoln-Way West all rank on their on their list of Best High Schools for 2013.

   “Congratulations on your school’s accomplishment,” Newsweek/Daily Beast reporter Lauren Streib wrote in a note to Lincoln-Way High School District 210. “I’m thrilled to let you know that (Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way North and Lincoln-Way West) made our list.”

   Each year, Newsweek and The Daily Beast pour over data from thousands of high schools, looking at what they consider to be the best indicators of college readiness – graduation rates, participation in college-level classes via Advanced Placement (AP) programs and acceptance into a two- or four-year college program.

   Based on information gathered for the 2011-12 school year, Newsweek and The Daily Beast determined all four Lincoln-Way High School District 210 schools have proven to be among the most effective in turning out college-ready grads. They rank among the best 2,000 public high schools in the nation with Lincoln-Way East coming in at No. 496; Lincoln-Way North coming in at 1,179; Lincoln-Way West at 1,182; and Lincoln-Way Central at 1,188.

   Just last month, U.S. News & World Report ranked Lincoln-Way East High School among its top high schools in America after evaluating more than 21,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia, looking at state proficiency standards and how well each school prepares students for college.

   According to that report, Lincoln-Way East ranked 47th in Illinois and 1,264th in the United States. It was the only south suburban high school to place in the magazine’s annual report.

   “We are pleased by the national recognition all four of our high schools have received,” stated Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie, superintendent.

   “We do everything in our power to work to improve all Lincoln-Way students’ academic achievement in all four of the high schools,” he added. “This accomplishment is a credit to the entire district. It is a feather in the cap of our District 210 teachers, students, staff, administration, parents, and community. Everyone works hard to help our students.”