Lincoln - Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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Lincoln - Way East High School is a suburban public school in Frankfort, Illinois that is part of Lincoln-Way Cmty Hs Dist 210. It serves 2,676 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.5:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,676 Students

153 Teachers

201 Colorado Ave

Frankfort, IL 60423 View local requests

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Lincoln - Way East High School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

25%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lincoln - Way East High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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