Lincoln-West High School is a high school located in Cleveland, in the U.S. state of Ohio and part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school's name is a by-product of the merger between Cleveland's Lincoln High School and West High School. The current school building was built in 1970.
Serving 306 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln West School Of Global Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies's student population of 306 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln West School Of Global Studies is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3072 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
46%
8%
Black
36%
17%
White
13%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
86%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln West School Of Global Studies's ranking?
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies is ranked #3072 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln West School Of Global Studies?
The graduation rate of Lincoln West School Of Global Studies is 60-64%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lincoln West School Of Global Studies?
306 students attend Lincoln West School Of Global Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lincoln West School Of Global Studies students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln West School Of Global Studies?
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln West School Of Global Studies offer ?
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln West School Of Global Studies part of?
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln West School Of Global Studies located?
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies is located in the Clark Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Clark Fulton.
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