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Lincoln (Abraham) High School vs. Washington (George) High School

Should you attend Lincoln (Abraham) High School or Washington (George) High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
2162 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Washington (George) High School
600 32nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Washington (George) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln (Abraham) High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,008 students in grades 9-12, Washington (George) High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,037 students
2,008 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington (George) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln (Abraham) High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington (George) High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln (Abraham) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington (George) High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln (Abraham) High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington (George) High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3021 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1287 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln (Abraham) High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington (George) High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in CA)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington (George) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in CA)
71%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln (Abraham) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington (George) High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in CA)
37%
(Top 30% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
93%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lincoln (Abraham) High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington (George) High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln (Abraham) High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington (George) High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
520
498
Grade 10 Students
512
499
Grade 11 Students
516
510
Grade 12 Students
489
501

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
48%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington (George) High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington (George) High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington (George) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln (Abraham) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington (George) High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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