Best Downtown Lincoln Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,874 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown Lincoln are Atlas Learning Academy, Lincoln High School and Phoenix High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln, CA include Atlas Learning Academy, Lincoln High School and Phoenix High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln?
the neighborhood of Downtown Lincoln, Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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