Serving 1,408 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,408 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,408 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lincoln High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
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