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Lane Technical High School vs. Taft High School

Should you attend Lane Technical High School or Taft High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lane Technical High School
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Taft High School
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lane Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Taft High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 4,525 students in grades 7-12, Lane Technical High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 4,416 students in grades 7-12, Taft High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
4,525 students
4,416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lane Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Taft High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lane Technical High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taft High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
269 teachers
275 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lane Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Taft High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lane Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Taft High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
#1255 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lane Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Taft High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 1% in IL)
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lane Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lane Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Taft High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 5% in IL)
89%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lane Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Taft High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lane Technical High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Taft High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
124
83
Grade 8 Students
149
80
Grade 9 Students
1140
1011
Grade 10 Students
1127
1067
Grade 11 Students
1096
1100
Grade 12 Students
889
1075

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lane Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lane Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lane Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lane Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lane Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Taft High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lane Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lane Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(13-14 School Year Data)
14%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lane Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Taft High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Dist 299 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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