Abraham Lincoln High School
Tel:
(720)423-5000
- Abraham Lincoln High School serves 1,159 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Abraham Lincoln High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 1,159 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,159 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Abraham Lincoln High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1617 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Abraham Lincoln High School is Respect Academy At Lincoln (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Strive Prep - Federal (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Strive Prep - Ruby Hill (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Respect Academy At Lincoln Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 106 students
0.1 miles
2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720)423-5203 0.1 9-12 106 - Denver Strive Prep - Ruby Hill Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 370 students
0.3 miles
2626 West Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720)460-2800 0.3 K-3 370 - Denver Johnson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
0.5 miles
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-6290 0.5 PK-5 405 - Denver Strive Prep - Federal Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 353 students
0.5 miles
1825 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(303)573-2017 0.5 6-8 353 - Denver College View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 476 students
0.6 miles
2675 South Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-8660 0.6 PK-5 476
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