Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln College Prep. ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln College Prep. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln College Prep.'s student population of 996 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln College Prep. ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln College Prep. is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
31%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College Prep.'s ranking?
Lincoln College Prep. is ranked #795 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln College Prep.?
The graduation rate of Lincoln College Prep. is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lincoln College Prep.?
996 students attend Lincoln College Prep..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lincoln College Prep. students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln College Prep.?
Lincoln College Prep. has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln College Prep. offer ?
Lincoln College Prep. offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln College Prep. part of?
Lincoln College Prep. is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2009
It is a very exquisite school for raising children that want to or will go to college.
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