Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lincoln Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire Thief River Falls, MN school district, encompassing approximately 472.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln Senior High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating our future the Prowler Way.
School Rankings
Lincoln Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Prowler
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Senior High School's ranking?
Lincoln Senior High School is ranked #1106 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lincoln Senior High School often compared to?
Lincoln Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bagley Secondary, Red Lake County Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Lincoln Senior High School?
521 students attend Lincoln Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lincoln Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Senior High School offer ?
Lincoln Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Senior High School part of?
Lincoln Senior High School is part of Thief River Falls School District.
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