Lincoln Park High School is a public school in Lincoln Park, Michigan. The school colors are orange and blue, and the teams are called the Railsplitters, a reference to Abraham Lincoln. It is a part of Lincoln Park Public Schools.
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Park High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lincoln Park, MI, covering approximately 5.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Park High School's student population of 1,384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Lincoln Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Park High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2709 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Park High School's ranking?
Lincoln Park High School is ranked #2709 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lincoln Park High School often compared to?
Lincoln Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodhaven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Park High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Park High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Lincoln Park High School?
1,384 students attend Lincoln Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lincoln Park High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Park High School?
Lincoln Park High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lincoln Park High School offer ?
Lincoln Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln Park High School part of?
Lincoln Park High School is part of Lincoln Park School District Of The City Of.
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