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LANE TECH HS
https://lanetech.org
2501 W ADDISON St, Chicago, Illinois, 60618
152, 49, 77, 94, X49
Brown
Student Body: 4522
About the school

Lane Tech College Prep is a selective enrollment high school that was established in 1908.  Originally an all boys vocational school, the school has transitioned to a coed selective enrollment school serving over 4500 students from Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. Lane's variety of curricular offerings and AP courses provides students with a meaningful, well-rounded education that prepares them for college and their future career endeavors. Lane's rich tradition of combining academic excellence with athletic prowess is unique among selective enrollment schools. Lane is consistantly ranked in the top 5 of best high schools in Illinois and in the top 100 high schools nationally.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
No
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
German,Arabic,Italian,Spanish,Japanese,Chinese,Spanish for Heritage Speakers,French
Refugee Services
No
School Grades
7,8,9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
No
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Staff Only
Safety Rating
NEUTRAL
Transition Program
No
School Hours
8:00AM - 3:15PM

Demographics

9.8%
Asian
7.2%
Black
35.0%
Hispanic
41.5%
White
6.5%
Other

School Stats

10.7%
Diverse Learners
3.5%
Limited English
1.5%
Mobility Rate
31.9%
Chronic Truancy
34.1%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • Fine Arts
  • JROTC
  • STEM

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Crochet
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fashion
  • Fiber Arts
  • Figure Drawing
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Improv
  • Jewelry
  • Knitting
  • Media and Production Workshops
  • Mixed Media
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Murals
  • Musicals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Pottery
  • Sewing
  • Sketching
  • Student Art Club
  • Student Music Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Violin/Strings
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Peer Mentors
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Breakfasts
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Academic Olympics
  • Advanced Placement
  • Chess Team
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Help
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Poetry Club
  • Poetry Workshops
  • Summer School
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Writers Workshop
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • 16 inch Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys' Baseball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Boys' Bowling
  • Boys' Cross Country
  • Boys' Golf
  • Boys' Lacrosse
  • Boys' Soccer
  • Boys' Swimming
  • Boys' Tennis
  • Boys' Track
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Water Polo
  • Cheerleading
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Flag Football
  • Football
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Girls' Bowling
  • Girls' Cross Country
  • Girls' Golf
  • Girls' Lacrosse
  • Girls' Soccer
  • Girls' Softball
  • Girls' Swimming
  • Girls' Tennis
  • Girls' Track
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Girls' Water Polo
  • Pom-Pon
  • Rugby
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
90.8%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
98.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
97.4%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
1256
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
90.9%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Good Standing
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

LANE TECH HS-Academic Center

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Regional Gifted Centers Test
  • Number of applications: 2141
  • Number of offers: 122

LANE TECH HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Intensive Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 10
  • Number of offers: 3

LANE TECH HS-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 60
  • Number of offers: 6

LANE TECH HS-Selective Enrollment High School

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9th Grade
  • Number of applications: 11432
  • Number of offers: 1205