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 958 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln College Prep.'s student population of 958 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1865
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Lincoln College Prep. ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln College Prep. is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
43%
15%
White
23%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln College Prep.'s ranking?
Lincoln College Prep. is ranked #748 out of 2,084 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lincoln College Prep.?
958 students attend Lincoln College Prep..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lincoln College Prep. students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% 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 17:1, 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 5/11/2009
It is a very exquisite school for raising children that want to or will go to college.
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