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 2,163 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 17:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 2,163 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 126 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
Year Founded
1929
Colors
Black, Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
38%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Railsplitters
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln High School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln High School is ranked #1602 out of 4,377 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
2,163 students attend Abraham Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Abraham Lincoln High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 17:1, 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 School District.
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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