Lane Tech College Prep High School, Chicago | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

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 am writing a review of my commute to work everyday on the Addison bus with these children. Rarely have I ever had a nice ride with these students. I stand 8 hours a day for work, and am commonly late to work, because all of them jump in front of me as I am waiting for the bus. I commonly have to force my way through to get my rightful place that I respectfully waited for. Priority seating is always taken by these children while they stare down at their phones and try not to notice the person that actually needs the seating. These students have no consideration for the public and are an everyday nuisance. I can’t wait for the summer.

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!