Abraham Lincoln High School is a California Distinguished public high school located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, California. In 2018, ALHS was ranked #499 and earned a gold medal by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 2% of public high schools nationally.
Serving 2,074 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln (Abraham) High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,074 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln (Abraham) High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of San Francisco, CA, spanning approximately 47.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln (Abraham) High School's student population of 2,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,074 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
School Motto
To motivate young people to become better citizens.
School Rankings
Lincoln (Abraham) High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln (Abraham) High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3258 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln (Abraham) High School's ranking?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School is ranked #3258 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lincoln (Abraham) High School often compared to?
Lincoln (Abraham) High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington (George) High School, Lowell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln (Abraham) High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln (Abraham) High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lincoln (Abraham) High School?
2,074 students attend Lincoln (Abraham) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lincoln (Abraham) High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln (Abraham) High School?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lincoln (Abraham) High School offer ?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln (Abraham) High School part of?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln (Abraham) High School located?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School is located in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Parkside.
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