Lincoln College Preparatory Academy is a three-year middle school and four-year college preparatory magnet school in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. The high school offers International Baccalaureate programs. Founded as a school for African Americans in 1865, it became a high school in 1890.
Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln College Prep. ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln College Prep. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln College Prep.'s student population of 997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
997 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln College Prep. ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln College Prep. is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Blue Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College Prep.'s ranking?
Lincoln College Prep. is ranked #649 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lincoln College Prep. often compared to?
Lincoln College Prep.is often viewed alongside schools like Lone Jack High School, Lee's Summit West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln College Prep.?
The graduation rate of Lincoln College Prep. is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lincoln College Prep.?
997 students attend Lincoln College Prep..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lincoln College Prep. students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln College Prep.?
Lincoln College Prep. has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln College Prep. offer ?
Lincoln College Prep. offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln College Prep. part of?
Lincoln College Prep. is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln College Prep. located?
Lincoln College Prep. is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
It is a very exquisite school for raising children that want to or will go to college.
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