Lincoln High School is a high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Enrollment is currently at 1,833 students. Lincoln was included in the list of the top 1200 public schools in the US by Newsweek in their May 8, 2006 issue, ranking at 1,027.
Serving 1,954 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,954 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln High School serves the southeast part of Sioux Falls, SD, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lincoln High School - 02's student population of 1,954 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,954 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Murphy The Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School - 02's ranking?
Lincoln High School - 02 is ranked #54 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln High School - 02 often compared to?
Lincoln High School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School - 03, Washington High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02 is 88%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
1,954 students attend Lincoln High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lincoln High School - 02 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School - 02 offer ?
Lincoln High School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln High School - 02 part of?
Lincoln High School - 02 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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