Lincoln International High School

Summary:

Lincoln International High School is a public charter high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving 115 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 51.3% African American, 46.96% Hispanic, 0.87% White, and 0.87% Asian.

Despite its diverse population, Lincoln International High School faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 15.22% of students proficient or better in reading and 23.33% in math, compared to state averages of 49.85% and 45.47%, respectively. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, at just 48.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, and a higher-than-average dropout rate of 4.8%. These academic and graduation struggles are likely exacerbated by the fact that 97.39% of Lincoln International's students come from low-income families and qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, the performance gap becomes even more apparent. For example, South High, located just 0.74 miles away, had much higher proficiency rates in reading (52%) and math (19.54%) in the 2023-2024 school year. However, Lincoln International High School does have a bright spot, as it ranked 7th out of 102 Minnesota high schools for its support of English Language Learner (ELL) students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2520 Minnehaha Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404-8888

(612) 872-8690

District: Lincoln International High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,321

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.3%

Hispanic:

47.0%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln International High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln International High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), Hispanic (47%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln International High School is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln International High School employs 12.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln International High School is $14,321.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln International High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln International High School 398^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lincoln International High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lincoln International High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln International High School 391^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lincoln International High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	0.66	539^th	540	0.2%
2011	7.20	485^th	545	11.0%
2012	1.88	533^rd	539	1.1%
2013	1.87	531^st	534	0.6%
2014	4.05	462^nd	483	4.3%
2015	4.96	468^th	504	7.1%
2016	2.95	483^rd	489	1.2%
2017	5.27	452^nd	489	7.6%
2018	3.49	486^th	494	1.6%
2019	5.19	468^th	492	4.9%
2021	2.16	424^th	428	0.9%
2022	9.16	429^th	472	9.1%
2023	32.43	352^nd	476	26.1%
2024	18.56	398^th	480	17.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	46.51	33^rd	78	57.7%
2019	46.87	34^th	85	60.0%
2021	27.02	35^th	47	25.5%
2022	83.70	5^th	87	94.3%
2023	78.57	8^th	90	91.1%
2024	81.96	7^th	102	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.84	362^nd	374	3.2%
2019	7.43	349^th	370	5.7%
2021	4.11	265^th	270	1.9%
2022	17.24	272^nd	312	12.8%
2023	48.64	200^th	393	49.1%
2024	28.93	297^th	389	23.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.42	392^nd	395	0.8%
2019	4.55	380^th	401	5.2%
2021	0.70	339^th	339	0.0%
2022	2.58	385^th	388	0.8%
2023	33.44	290^th	396	26.8%
2024	20.39	332^nd	403	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	2.48	387^th	398	2.8%
2019	2.15	402^nd	411	2.2%
2021	1.91	347^th	351	1.1%
2022	12.67	364^th	403	9.7%
2023	17.32	351^st	398	11.8%
2024	10.95	372^nd	405	8.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	11.33	98^th	106	7.5%
2019	12.81	100^th	103	2.9%
2021	7.33	68^th	68	0.0%
2022	32.10	65^th	102	36.3%
2023	59.64	35^th	98	64.3%
2024	36.50	70^th	109	35.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln International High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.28	59^th	136	56.6%
2024	40.07	84^th	145	42.1%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lincoln International High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	127	0	31	n/a	n/a	158
2009	0	91	0	58	n/a	n/a	149
2010	0	59	0	50	n/a	n/a	109
2011	2	56	0	33	0	0	91
2012	2	74	0	23	0	0	99
2013	7	90	0	22	0	0	119
2014	3	118	0	21	0	0	142
2015	2	118	1	18	0	0	139
2016	1	111	1	31	0	0	144
2017	1	89	1	24	0	1	116
2018	0	108	1	22	0	1	132
2019	1	146	0	10	0	0	157
2020	1	113	0	15	0	0	129
2021	0	106	0	19	0	0	125
2022	0	71	0	40	0	0	111
2023	1	59	1	54	0	0	115

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	158	12.0	13.2	98.1
2009	149	11.0	13.5	98
2010	109	11.4	9.5	97.2
2011	91	10.4	8.7	96.7
2012	99	14.4	6.8	97
2013	119	9.2	12.9	97.5
2014	142	10.8	13.1	97.9
2015	139	10.0	13.9	97.8
2016	144	11.0	13.0	97.9
2017	116	13.4	8.6	97.4
2018	132	14.4	9.1	97.7
2019	157	14.8	10.6	98.1
2020	129	13.0	9.9	97.7
2021	125	13.0	9.6	97.6
2022	111	14.5	7.6	97.3
2023	115	12.8	8.9	97.4

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 International High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	158	12.0	13.2	98.1
2009	149	11.0	13.5	98
2010	109	11.4	9.5	97.2
2011	91	10.4	8.7	96.7
2012	99	14.4	6.8	97
2013	119	9.2	12.9	97.5
2014	142	10.8	13.1	97.9
2015	139	10.0	13.9	97.8
2016	144	11.0	13.0	97.9
2017	116	13.4	8.6	97.4
2018	132	14.4	9.1	97.7
2019	157	14.8	10.6	98.1
2020	129	13.0	9.9	97.7
2021	125	13.0	9.6	97.6
2022	111	14.5	7.6	97.3
2023	115	12.8	8.9	97.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln International High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,321

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln International High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 468^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 352^nd of 476 High schools	21.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Lincoln International High School)	5	13.6	8.6%
10th Grade Reading (Lincoln International High School)	5	13.6	8.6%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lincoln International High School)	7.6	29	21.5%
11th Grade Math (Lincoln International High School)	7.6	29	21.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Lincoln International High School)	4.3	27.3	23%
End of Course Science (Lincoln International High School)	4.3	27.3	23%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	157	115	26.8%
African American	146	59	59.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	54	440%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	97.4%	0.7%

Schools Near Lincoln International High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Lincoln International High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2520 Minnehaha Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Lincoln International High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 872-8690	115	13	8.9	97.4%	1 (0.9%)	59 (51.3%)	54 (47.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.6	398^th of 480 public high schools	17.1%		32.4	352^nd of 476 public high schools	26.1%	46			23.3	23.3			15.2	15.2		20.0	20.0	$14,321
Mts High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2872 26th Ave S	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 722-9013	176	16	11.2	91.5%	15 (8.5%)	72 (40.9%)	57 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.9%)	10.4	436^th of 480 public high schools	9.2%		9.1	429^th of 476 public high schools	9.9%	7	11.8	4.2	3.7	5.9	23.5	8.3	26.9	19.4	4.2	12.0	8.2	$30,961
Takoda Prep	Public	9-12	1845 E Franklin Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 341-3358	40	0		92.5%	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)												$19,603
Takoda Prep Extended	Public	9-12	1845 E Franklin Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 341-3358	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$4,606
Center School Extended	Public	7-12	2421 Bloomington Ave So	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 721-1655	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$4,606
Center School	Public	7-12	2421 Bloomington Ave	Minneapolis	55404	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 721-1655	39	0		97.4%	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)												$17,492
Transition Plus Services	Public	12	2015 East Lake St	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-4100	226	30	7.6	72.6%	61 (27.0%)	100 (44.2%)	40 (17.7%)	7 (3.1%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$31,911
South High	Public	9-12	3131 19th Ave S	Minneapolis	55407	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4300	1,466	73	20.0	66.2%	419 (28.6%)	471 (32.1%)	328 (22.4%)	41 (2.8%)	149 (10.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (3.9%)	38.7	318^th of 480 public high schools	33.8%		38.9	317^th of 476 public high schools	33.4%	1			19.5	19.5			52.0	52.0		21.8	21.8	$14,870
Longfellow Alternative High	Public	7-12	3017 E 31st St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 668-4700	56	7	8.2	100.0%	1 (1.8%)	21 (37.5%)	26 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)								(n/a)												$30,730
Hiawatha Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	8-12	3500 E 28th St	Minneapolis	55406	Hennepin County	Hiawatha Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 455-4004	631	27	23.2	91.8%	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.4%)	555 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	13.4	422^nd of 480 public high schools	12.1%		14.2	407^th of 476 public high schools	14.5%	15			15.7	15.7			17.0	17.0		15.3	15.3	$17,531

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln International High School

Is Lincoln International High School a good school?

Lincoln International High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Lincoln International High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 115 students attended Lincoln International High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln International High School?

Students at Lincoln International High School are 51% African American, 47% Hispanic.

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