Gorton High School vs. Lincoln High School
Should I attend Gorton High School or Lincoln High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gorton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Gorton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,113 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,036 students
1,113 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#572 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
82%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
264
286
Grade 10 Students
248
278
Grade 11 Students
260
267
Grade 12 Students
250
275
Ungraded Students
14
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
73%
% Black
23%
15%
% White
8%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%