Serving 1,461 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,461 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant High School, Ida B. Wells-barnett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,461 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lincoln High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon 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 Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Goose Hollow Foothills League neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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