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Lincoln Community High School

Summary:

Lincoln Community High School is a public high school serving 786 students in grades 9-12 in Lincoln, Illinois, which is part of the Lincoln CHSD 404 district. The school has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.7% to 92.0% in recent years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Delavan High School (82.4%) and Illini Central High School (88.0%), but lower than higher-performing schools like Olympia High School (92.3%) and Williamsville High School (96.0%).

However, Lincoln Community High School has faced some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 18.9% in 2019-2020 to 42.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools and the state average. The school also has relatively low test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science compared to the state averages and nearby high schools, with some exceptions like a higher ISA Science proficiency rate (65.9%) than the state average (53.2%) in 2023-2024. Additionally, Lincoln Community High School serves a relatively disadvantaged population, with a high percentage of students (43.2% to 50.89%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Overall, Lincoln Community High School has some areas of strength, such as low dropout rates, but also faces challenges in terms of chronic absenteeism, test scores, and serving a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Comparing the school to its nearby counterparts provides valuable insights for identifying areas for improvement and potential best practices to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1000 Railer Way
       Lincoln, IL  62656-3180

(217) 732-4131

District: Lincoln CHSD 404

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,610 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  786

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln Community High School ranks better than 64% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lincoln Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Community High School is $17,610.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Community High School 251st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Lincoln Community High School in the ranking list.)

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Lincoln CHSD 404:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln CHSD 404 335th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.04 373rd 586 36.3%
2004 45.09 386th 592 34.8%
2005 58.16 279th 590 52.7%
2006 61.40 244th 596 59.1%
2007 65.19 215th 612 64.9%
2008 70.10 179th 624 71.3%
2009 69.14 200th 632 68.4%
2010 71.46 172nd 643 73.3%
2011 63.47 272nd 655 58.5%
2012 47.83 396th 665 40.5%
2013 54.80 339th 670 49.4%
2014 72.44 172nd 670 74.3%
2015 75.86 111th 614 81.9%
2016 69.21 116th 643 82.0%
2017 51.34 304th 642 52.6%
2018 48.56 329th 647 49.1%
2019 61.58 227th 701 67.6%
2021 53.10 275th 688 60.0%
2022 63.53 227th 699 67.5%
2023 66.40 191st 699 72.7%
2024 55.98 251st 697 64.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.30 112th 182 38.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 50.20 138th 473 70.8%
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 25.19 347th 476 27.1%
2024 37.38 239th 482 50.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 385th 585 34.2%
2019 58.24 215th 639 66.4%
2021 49.10 260th 611 57.4%
2022 74.75 94th 626 85.0%
2023 63.91 176th 644 72.7%
2024 61.14 186th 639 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 350th 620 43.5%
2019 56.70 258th 665 61.2%
2021 43.19 341st 639 46.6%
2022 57.30 260th 658 60.5%
2023 56.52 265th 656 59.6%
2024 55.54 248th 664 62.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.26 146th 428 65.9%
2024 39.46 190th 429 55.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.47 299th 619 51.7%
2019 64.20 192nd 675 71.6%
2021 60.25 222nd 653 66.0%
2022 66.93 180th 664 72.9%
2023 73.62 137th 668 79.5%
2024 53.36 266th 668 60.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.11 109th 336 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 371st 548 32.3%
2019 47.75 243rd 552 56.0%
2021 40.53 287th 553 48.1%
2022 43.57 314th 560 43.9%
2023 51.27 239th 557 57.1%
2024 40.48 290th 554 47.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 933 11 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 958
1989 968 13 18 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 1002
1990 908 14 24 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 949
1991 879 16 16 3 1 n/a n/a 0 915
1992 869 14 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1993 876 4 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1994 929 12 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1995 1050 20 11 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1099
1996 1050 20 11 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1099
1997 1061 16 6 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1099
1998 1020 18 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1060
1999 990 17 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1027
2000 947 29 9 8 5 n/a n/a 0 998
2001 928 34 2 12 4 n/a n/a 0 980
2002 928 19 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 971
2003 928 19 5 16 3 n/a n/a 0 971
2004 909 25 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 960
2005 875 24 13 12 3 n/a n/a 9 936
2006 839 22 15 19 5 n/a n/a 12 912
2007 824 26 15 16 3 n/a n/a 11 895
2008 835 34 15 14 4 n/a n/a 20 922
2009 821 30 15 13 4 n/a n/a 21 904
2010 821 30 9 9 2 n/a n/a 24 895
2011 783 28 8 8 1 3 22 0 853
2012 767 29 8 6 0 3 23 0 836
2013 775 26 6 8 2 4 22 0 843
2014 756 23 10 12 3 6 22 0 832
2015 774 32 11 12 3 3 25 0 860
2016 749 30 14 21 5 0 27 0 846
2017 746 26 14 24 1 1 31 0 843
2018 728 24 13 21 1 1 31 0 819
2019 733 25 8 16 1 1 29 0 813
2020 735 24 5 18 0 1 26 0 809
2021 728 22 5 24 0 0 25 0 804
2022 731 22 4 37 0 0 37 0 831
2023 673 20 3 50 0 0 40 0 786

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lincoln Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 48.5 19.7 n/a
1989 1002 51.2 19.5 n/a
1990 949 45.5 20.8 n/a
1991 915 53.3 17.1 n/a
1992 899 56.2 15.9 n/a
1993 896 55.5 16.1 n/a
1994 953 56.2 17.0 n/a
1995 1099 59.7 18.4 n/a
1996 1099 59.7 18.4 n/a
1997 1099 66.4 16.6 n/a
1998 1060 67.4 15.7 n/a
1999 1027 65.5 15.7 n/a
2000 998 66.7 15.0 n/a
2001 980 64.8 15.1 n/a
2002 971 66.8 14.5 17
2003 971 66.8 14.5 17
2004 960 66.1 14.5 16.5
2005 936 67.0 14.0 20.4
2006 912 62.8 14.5 23.6
2007 895 59.0 15.2 26.7
2008 922 52.0 17.7 35.4
2009 904 59.2 15.3 28.3
2010 895 64.1 13.9 35.6
2011 853 56.1 15.1 35.2
2012 836 54.0 15.4 36.1
2013 843 n/a n/a 39.3
2014 832 n/a n/a 38.5
2015 860 54.0 15.9 43.4
2016 846 54.0 15.6 41.5
2017 843 51.0 16.5 43.4
2018 819 54.8 14.9 44.4
2019 813 55.0 14.7 42.7
2020 809 57.5 14.0 43.3
2021 804 n/a n/a n/a
2022 831 55.5 14.9 43.2
2023 786 58.1 13.5 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lincoln Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 958 48.5 19.7 n/a
1989 1002 51.2 19.5 n/a
1990 949 45.5 20.8 n/a
1991 915 53.3 17.1 n/a
1992 899 56.2 15.9 n/a
1993 896 55.5 16.1 n/a
1994 953 56.2 17.0 n/a
1995 1099 59.7 18.4 n/a
1996 1099 59.7 18.4 n/a
1997 1099 66.4 16.6 n/a
1998 1060 67.4 15.7 n/a
1999 1027 65.5 15.7 n/a
2000 998 66.7 15.0 n/a
2001 980 64.8 15.1 n/a
2002 971 66.8 14.5 17
2003 971 66.8 14.5 17
2004 960 66.1 14.5 16.5
2005 936 67.0 14.0 20.4
2006 912 62.8 14.5 23.6
2007 895 59.0 15.2 26.7
2008 922 52.0 17.7 35.4
2009 904 59.2 15.3 28.3
2010 895 64.1 13.9 35.6
2011 853 56.1 15.1 35.2
2012 836 54.0 15.4 36.1
2013 843 n/a n/a 39.3
2014 832 n/a n/a 38.5
2015 860 54.0 15.9 43.4
2016 846 54.0 15.6 41.5
2017 843 51.0 16.5 43.4
2018 819 54.8 14.9 44.4
2019 813 55.0 14.7 42.7
2020 809 57.5 14.0 43.3
2021 804 n/a n/a n/a
2022 831 55.5 14.9 43.2
2023 786 58.1 13.5 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Lincoln Community High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
201699.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%21.8%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.9%19.3%99.8%
201899.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%21.6%99.6%
201999.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%53.5%99.5%
202199.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%96.2%99.4%
202299.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%97.9%99.2%
202399.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.0%99.9%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $205 (2.1%) $9,435 (97.9%) $9,640
2020 $264 (2.6%) $9,741 (97.4%) $10,005
2021 $518 (4.0%) $12,317 (96.0%) $12,835
2022 $518 (4.0%) $12,317 (96.0%) $12,835
2023 $574 (3.7%) $14,950 (96.3%) $15,524
2024 $601 (3.4%) $17,008 (96.6%) $17,610

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Community High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 227th of 701 High schoolsRanks 191st of 699 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Community High School)33.120.4
 12.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln CHSD 404)33.120.4
 12.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Community High School)34.333.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln CHSD 404)34.333.6
 0.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Lincoln Community High School)35.162.4
 27.3%
   End of Course Science (Lincoln CHSD 404)35.162.4
 27.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students813786
 3.3%
African American2520
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic1650
 212.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White733673
 8.2%
Two or More Races2940
 37.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.7%50.9%
 8.2%

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Students at Lincoln Community High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Lincoln Community High School ranks 251st of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 786 students attended Lincoln Community High School.


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