Enrollment
4,604
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Lane Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Lane Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993000942
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lane Technical High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #62 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 4,604
- students enrolled
Lane Technical High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Technical High School ranks #62 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
259.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lane Technical High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lane Technical High School
Lane Technical High School is a large combined-grade school in Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 4,604 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,604 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding City of Chicago Sd 299 spends $21,050 per pupil, 24% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chicago's public schools, it stands alongside Taft High School (4,487 students): Lane Technical High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Taft High School (4,487 students) and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students) alongside Lane Technical High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lane Technical High School compares
Lane Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4,604 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,604
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 4,604 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 259.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170993000942
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Asian 10.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lane Technical High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 11.0
Students per counselor 419:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Chicago Sd 299, which includes Lane Technical High School.
$21,050
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 29.9%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lane Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lane Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 16:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Standard public school
1,316 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lane Technical High School
How many students attend Lane Technical High School?
Lane Technical High School has 4,604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lane Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lane Technical High School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lane Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Lane Technical High School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lane Technical High School?
Lane Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lane Technical High School rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Technical High School ranks #62 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago on the city page.
Is Lane Technical High School a good school?
Lane Technical High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Lane Technical High School, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Taft High School (4,487 students), Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students), and Kenwood Academy High School (2,268 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.