Lincoln High School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
How Lincoln High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score76
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Lincoln High School
2,409Students
100%Low-Income Students
97Teachers
25 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 26% | 22% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Lincoln High School
59%Math Proficiency
60%Reading Proficiency
60%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 60% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 60% | 78% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 40% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 24% | 40% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 52% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 22% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Lincoln High School
88%Overall Rate
85%Low-Income
82%Limited English
67%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 87% | 68% | 69% |
| Black | 90% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 86% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 62% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Lincoln High School, IA
St Anthony Elementary School
1 miles, NE
Des Moines Adventist School
1 miles, SW
Holy Family School
3 miles, N
St Augustin Catholic School
3 miles, NW