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 2,037 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,037 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln (Abraham) High School's student population of 2,037 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,037 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Lincoln (Abraham) High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 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
#3021 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln (Abraham) High School's ranking?
Lincoln (Abraham) High School is ranked #3021 out of 9,602 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln (Abraham) High School?
2,037 students attend Lincoln (Abraham) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lincoln (Abraham) High School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 24:1, 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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