Lincoln High School vs. Foss High School
Should I attend Lincoln High School or Foss 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
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Foss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Foss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,627 students
618 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1592 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
454
205
Grade 10 Students
399
138
Grade 11 Students
393
150
Grade 12 Students
381
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
33%
23%
% Black
20%
22%
% White
16%
29%
% Hawaiian
6%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
15%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%