Serving 1,487 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln High serves the southeast part of San Diego, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the farthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,487 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,487 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Hornets
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9328 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #9328 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,487 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lincoln High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in University City.
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