Lincoln High School Academy of Governance and Social Sciences is a four-year public high school located in Jersey City, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operated as part of the Jersey City Public Schools, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln High School serves a central area in Jersey City, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a driving distance of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 767 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2140 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
56%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Mighty Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #2140 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Snyder High School, William L Dickinson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 72%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
767 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lincoln High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Jersey City School District.
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