Illinois State Board of Education recognizes Lockport Township High School for its strong overall performance.
Lockport Township High School District 205 is proud to share exciting news! For the first time, LTHS D205 has been designated an Exemplary School by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the 2025–2026 Illinois School Report Cards. This is the highest level of school performance in Illinois’ accountability system.
The Exemplary designation recognizes schools demonstrating strong overall performance based on multiple measures within the state's accountability framework. This milestone reflects the collective efforts of our students, educators, staff, families, and community.
In a recent message to LTHS D205 parents and guardians, Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride celebrated this achievement and emphasized the importance of continuing to provide meaningful learning opportunities, support student growth, and prepare every Porter for success beyond high school.
A Comprehensive Look at Student Achievement
While the Exemplary designation is an important milestone, student success is measured in many ways. The district’s 2025–2026 Annual Academic Achievement Report provides a more comprehensive look at student performance across multiple measures—not just those included in the state report cards.
The report highlights academic growth, college and career readiness, and student involvement across the district, providing the Board of Education and community with a broader understanding of how LTHS D205 measures and supports student success.
Explore the 2025–2026 Annual Academic Achievement Report: Visit here.
Celebrate the Porter Community
To mark this exciting achievement, we invite you to watch our student-narrated announcement videos celebrating LTHS’s first-ever Exemplary School designation. Both videos feature senior students sharing the news with our community: one in English, narrated by Student Board Member Julia Mulles, and one in Spanish, narrated by Alexa Calvillo.
Watch the Videos:
We are proud to have our students help share this important milestone with the Porter community. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our students, educators, staff, families, and community members. Together, we celebrate this achievement while remaining focused on continued growth, new opportunities, and success for every Porter.
EXEMPLARY. TOGETHER.
#PorterPride