Lincoln High School - 02 vs. Washington High School - 01
Should I attend Lincoln High School - 02 or Washington High School - 01? 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
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Washington High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,898 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,873 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School - 01 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,898 students
1,873 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 616 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#384 out of 616 schools in SD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
512
528
Grade 10 Students
487
518
Grade 11 Students
428
433
Grade 12 Students
471
394
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
4%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
71%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%