Lane Tech College Prep High School

"Never have regretted going there. A big school. You'll never meet everyone."

"Lane Tech is a large, coeducational seventh through twelfth grade public high school, offering students a college preparatory curriculum, with particular emphasis placed upon the technological aspects of a modern education. Since its beginning over one hundred years ago to the present, Lane has been a leader among the most outstanding educational institutions in Chicago. Lane Tech opened as a manual training school for boys until the 1930s when its mandate was changed to that of a college preparatory school. The current building, situated on a beautiful thirty-acre campus, was opened in 1934. In September 1971 female students entered Lane’s doors for the first time. Today they make up roughly half of the student body and have helped maintain Lane’s “Championship” tradition. Continuing the tradition of excellence, in September 2011, Lane established a six-year Academic Center program and moved from a ninth through twelfth grade program of study to a seventh through twelfth grade program of study. Lane’s fine reputation is the result of a long history of dedicated school leaders, instructors, outstanding students, diligent parents, and the support of the community. Lane Tech is the largest high school in the city with more than 4,200 students representing all races, creeds and national origins. The faculty is made up of more than 250 professional educators. Over 100 additional staff members contribute to the operation of the building and its services. Lane’s curriculum emphasizes college preparatory education and also builds upon the school’s technical tradition. Lane’s curriculum is continually evaluated and changed to meet its current students’ needs, interests, and expectations. More than 90 percent of students earn college degrees in fields such as architecture, engineering, medicine, mathematics, science, journalism, accounting, music, art, and teaching. Lane enjoys a tradition of both academic and athletic excellence. Throughout the years, its teams, both boys’ and girls’, have won more than 500 city championships. The title "School of Champions" is nowhere more fitting than at Lane Tech."

"I'm currently a student at Lane Tech. This is one of the best, if not the best schools in the state of Illinois. I love all of the staff, and i adore the administration. The teachers are there for you in class, and tey are there out of class. I love this school!"

"Lane Tech is the most diverse school in the city! They excel in academics and athletics! They have an array of cultural clubs and special interest clubs! There is a club to fit every personality! Also academically they have so much to offer from AP classes, Honors, marine biology, and acuaponics just to name a few. They have won many awards. Check out the website!"

"My brother went to Lane and had a very good experience there. The classes are small so they have a very good teacher to student ratio. The school is also very diverse so you get a taste of many different people."