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Lincoln High School vs. Wiggins High School

Should you attend Lincoln High School or Wiggins 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 High School
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Wiggins High School
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Wiggins High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
39 students
235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lincoln 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 Wiggins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lincoln High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wiggins High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lincoln 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 Wiggins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and the state of Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#472 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#736 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lincoln High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wiggins High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CO)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wiggins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lincoln High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado 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 Wiggins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 10% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
≥90%
(Top 30% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lincoln High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wiggins High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lincoln High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wiggins High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
3
65
Grade 10 Students
14
58
Grade 11 Students
11
63
Grade 12 Students
11
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and in Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
36%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and in Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lincoln High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and in Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado, 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 Wiggins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lincoln High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wiggins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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