Serving 603 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln Secondary's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Secondary is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Secondary's ranking?
Lincoln Secondary is ranked #993 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln Secondary?
603 students attend Lincoln Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lincoln Secondary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Secondary?
Lincoln Secondary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln Secondary offer ?
Lincoln Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lincoln Secondary part of?
Lincoln Secondary is part of Lake City Public School District.
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