Serving 1,333 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Abraham Lincoln High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Council Bluffs, IA, spanning approximately 63.6 square miles. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 12.5 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 1,333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,333 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
77%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
83%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and Blue
School Mascot
Lynx
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln High School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln High School is ranked #1113 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln High School often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson High School, Lewis Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
1,333 students attend Abraham Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Abraham Lincoln High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln High School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln High School part of?
Abraham Lincoln High School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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