Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school located at 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. The school was built in 1929, and since graduated four Nobel Prize laureates. The current principal is Ari A. Hoogenboom.
Serving 2,210 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Lincoln High School serves a 3-square-mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 1.3 miles, reaching up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 2,210 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,210 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2012 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Grey, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Railsplitters
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln High School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln High School is ranked #2012 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
2,210 students attend Abraham Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Abraham Lincoln High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln High School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln High School part of?
Abraham Lincoln High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is Abraham Lincoln High School located?
Abraham Lincoln High School is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Coney Island.
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