Lincoln High School serves 467 students in grades 9-12.
Lincoln High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 467 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2778 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
70%
18%
White
16%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #2778 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
467 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Van Dyke Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2014
Loved the teachers when I went there...Miss Betty Doran awesome awesome teacher
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