Abraham Lincoln High School serves 1,353 students in grades 9-12.
Abraham Lincoln High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 1,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,353 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
16%
12%

Black
3%
7%

White
75%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #934 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
1,353 students attend Abraham Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abraham Lincoln High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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
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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