Lockport Chamber Guide 2017
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High School<br />
<strong>Lockport</strong> Township High School District 205<br />
Superintendent: Dr. Todd Wernet<br />
Administrative Office: 815-588-8000<br />
1323 E. Seventh St.<br />
<strong>Lockport</strong>, IL 60441<br />
www.lths.org<br />
LTHS RANKS IN THE TOP 9 PERCENT of all high schools<br />
in the nation, according to the Washington Post, which<br />
ranks schools for effectively preparing students for college.<br />
The district serves about 3,700 students from the communities<br />
of Crest Hill, Fairmont, Homer Glen, <strong>Lockport</strong>,<br />
Homer Township, and <strong>Lockport</strong> Township.<br />
LTHS has two campuses for one high school. Central<br />
Campus opened in 1910 and today serves freshman<br />
students. East Campus, which opened in 1964, serves<br />
sophomores, juniors, and seniors.<br />
LTHS is known for its commitment to academics, activities<br />
and athletics and the achievement of its students in<br />
all three areas. An extensive curriculum and an experienced<br />
faculty provide the finest academic opportunities<br />
for all students.<br />
A recent addition to East Campus, along with the technological<br />
upgrades that followed, gives students an unparalleled<br />
opportunity to utilize the most cutting-edge<br />
technology available.<br />
This mix of historic significance and futuristic technology<br />
that students are exposed to at our campuses gives<br />
them a unique advantage not available in other districts:<br />
two distinct buildings with the same goal of creating a<br />
nurturing and challenging environment in which all students<br />
achieve success.<br />
Thanks to the generosity of CITGO, <strong>Lockport</strong> Township<br />
High School opened the first STEM Innovative 4D Laboratory<br />
in the state. The CITGO Innovation and Learning Lab<br />
is a place where students, teachers, and the CITGO Lemont<br />
community are able to access state-of-the-art STEM<br />
resources and technology to support student learning<br />
and expose students to careers in the STEM fields.<br />
Education<br />
2014-15 Wresting - Individual State Champion<br />
2014-15 Wrestling - Individual State 3rd Place<br />
2014-15 Wrestling - Individual State 4th Place<br />
2016-<strong>2017</strong> Wrestling State Champions<br />
2016-<strong>2017</strong> Girls Bowling 2nd Place<br />
2016-<strong>2017</strong> Shot Put State Champion<br />
Higher Education<br />
Joliet Junior College<br />
1215 Houbolt Rd.<br />
Joliet, IL 60431<br />
815-729-9020<br />
www.jjc.edu<br />
University of St. Francis<br />
500 Wilcox St.<br />
Joliet, IL 60435<br />
800-735-7500<br />
www.stfrancis.edu<br />
Some information derived from www.illinoisreportcard.com<br />
About our students/academics:<br />
Average ACT score: 21.8;<br />
well above state average of 20.5<br />
Graduation rate (4 years): 92.5%<br />
23 Advanced Placement Courses offered<br />
2014 - 2 National Merit Semifinalists<br />
Class of <strong>2017</strong> - 238 Illinois State Scholars<br />
Athletics/Activities<br />
Interscholastic program offers 28 competitive sports<br />
46 Clubs and Activities<br />
2013-2014 Individual Wrestler State Champion<br />
2014-15 Girls Bowling - State Champions<br />
2014-15 Cheerleading - State Runners-up<br />
2014-15 Wrestling - State 4th Place<br />
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<strong>Lockport</strong><br />
Resource<br />
Center<br />
and Thrift Shop<br />
944 N. State Street<br />
PO Box 854<br />
<strong>Lockport</strong>, IL 60441<br />
(815) 838-9615<br />
director@lockportresource.org<br />
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