Original Research by School Decision on Lemont Twp High School
Lemont Township High School is a public four-year high school serving roughly 1,300 students in grades nine through twelve. The school draws from Lemont, a mixed-use village southwest of Chicago with a historic downtown anchored by limestone-era buildings along the I&M Canal, newer subdivisions extending west and south, and proximity to major employers including Argonne National Laboratory and a petroleum refinery. The housing market in the area reflects steady growth; median home values have risen in line with regional appreciation, and the market shows moderate supply with modest demand.
The student body is predominantly white with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students; very few Black students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch rates were not available in the data. State testing data for the current school year was not provided, likely because Illinois changed proficiency cut scores for standardized assessments, making year-to-year comparisons uncertain. Without recent proficiency figures, a parent cannot see directly how the school performs on math, English language arts, or science compared to its peers. A parent seeking this information should contact the district directly or check the Illinois State Board of Education portal.
Graduation rate data was also not available. For a high school in a community with stable housing values and steady employment, this gap is worth noting. A parent may want to look into this metric with the school to understand completion and college-readiness outcomes.
The district passed a substantial facilities referendum in November 2022 that will fund classroom modernization, science labs, STEM spaces, and career-technical education areas, alongside repairs to aging infrastructure such as roofs, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This funding locks in a multi-year upgrade plan without raising the annual property tax burden, since the new bonding authority replaces bonds being paid off. For families considering a move to the area, this signals a committed investment in the school building itself over the next several years.
Beyond test scores and outcomes, context matters. Lemont itself is a place with walkable historic downtown shopping and dining, a Metra station on the Heritage Corridor line, parks and forest preserves, and a population that has grown steadily over recent decades. The village supports year-round community events and maintains a balance between established residential neighborhoods and newer subdivisions. The everyday feel is suburban with a distinct character shaped by its canal-town past and limestone geology.
Lemont Township High School District 210 is a single-school district, meaning this is the sole public high school option for residents. A parent evaluating the school should prioritize gathering recent graduation and college-placement data directly from the school, exploring the specific academic programs and clubs available, and visiting to assess the learning environment and fit for their student.
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