Lincoln High School - 02

2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,898 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in SD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lincoln High School - 02's student population of 1,898 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,898 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln High School - 02 ranks within the top 30% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#168 out of 616 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
14%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
8%
3%
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White
71%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
80%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln High School - 02's ranking?
Lincoln High School - 02 is ranked #168 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln High School - 02 often compared to?
Lincoln High School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School - 03, Washington High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02 is 87%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
1,898 students attend Lincoln High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lincoln High School - 02 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School - 02 offer ?
Lincoln High School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School - 02 part of?
Lincoln High School - 02 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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