Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)

1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
Lincoln High School serves 156 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
156 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(10-11)
40-59%
78%
(10-11)
40-59%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

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American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
14%

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Black
14%
7%

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White
75%
70%

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Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.42

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(10-11)
30-39%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
156 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lincoln High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Clinton Community School District.

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