Lincoln High School

Summary:

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 942. The school's student body is predominantly African American (61.78%) and Hispanic (28.87%), and a majority (61.46%) come from low-income families.

Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending, Lincoln High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New Jersey high schools, with only 22.4% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3.9% proficient or better in Algebra I. The school's four-year graduation rate is only 76.7%, significantly lower than the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Lincoln High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, much higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby public high schools in Jersey City, such as Dr. Ronald McNair High School and County Prep High School, which rank 2nd and 3rd in the state, respectively, Lincoln High School's performance is significantly lower. The school's struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom 10% of New Jersey high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 60 Crescent Ave
       Jersey City, NJ  07304-2925


(201) 915-6700

District: Jersey City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,645 Help


Feeder schools for Lincoln High School:

Elementary:    Chaplain Charles Watters School
    Dr. Paul Rafalides School
    Joseph H. Brensinger School
    Julia A. Barnes School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  942

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.8%
Hispanic:
28.9%
White:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 92.4% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.15. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lincoln High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.8%), Hispanic (28.9%), White (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15.5. 6 high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lincoln High School employs 60.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $14,645, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Jersey City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 390th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

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Jersey City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jersey City Public Schools 459th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lincoln High School

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.63 331st 343 3.5%
2004 1.80 333rd 348 4.3%
2005 0.98 340th 351 3.1%
2006 0.85 345th 357 3.4%
2007 0.67 350th 361 3.0%
2008 2.07 342nd 359 4.7%
2009 1.28 357th 370 3.5%
2010 1.32 361st 371 2.7%
2011 2.08 361st 378 4.5%
2012 21.93 334th 388 13.9%
2013 7.44 365th 396 7.8%
2014 27.13 343rd 411 16.5%
2015 19.13 365th 406 10.1%
2016 19.80 358th 409 12.5%
2017 25.99 309th 411 24.8%
2018 21.60 339th 415 18.3%
2019 10.77 382nd 416 8.2%
2021 8.65 397th 405 2.0%
2022 14.33 373rd 415 10.1%
2023 12.15 390th 422 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.39 83rd 101 17.8%
2023 27.20 130th 161 19.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.74 279th 355 21.4%
2019 20.40 305th 349 12.6%
2021 17.47 307th 333 7.8%
2022 31.69 226th 344 34.3%
2023 28.14 237th 339 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.71 287th 345 16.8%
2019 16.11 311th 347 10.4%
2021 14.99 310th 326 4.9%
2022 27.40 240th 324 25.9%
2023 15.91 324th 344 5.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.48 357th 403 11.4%
2019 7.36 384th 408 5.9%
2021 10.81 380th 402 5.5%
2022 12.97 369th 414 10.9%
2023 11.88 373rd 416 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.01 366th 405 9.6%
2019 8.65 383rd 407 5.9%
2021 9.08 394th 402 2.0%
2022 11.48 375th 410 8.5%
2023 10.37 381st 414 8.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.74 198th 198 0.0%
2022 7.67 170th 175 2.9%
2023 5.78 155th 172 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 211th 266 20.7%
2019 19.22 229th 254 9.8%
2021 18.07 237th 247 4.0%
2022 25.01 203rd 256 20.7%
2023 21.29 213th 250 14.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.97 278th 368 24.5%
2019 16.74 329th 364 9.6%
2021 15.88 359th 374 4.0%
2022 20.32 323rd 382 15.4%
2023 14.78 359th 385 6.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.44 337th 340 0.9%
2021 5.37 335th 336 0.3%
2023 7.28 320th 335 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Enrollment information for Lincoln High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 12 1080 24 148 3 n/a n/a 0 1267
1989 12 929 12 124 18 n/a n/a 0 1095
1990 7 967 9 132 3 n/a n/a 0 1118
1991 3 923 40 173 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1992 10 934 1 200 5 n/a n/a 0 1150
1993 19 951 0 229 2 n/a n/a 0 1201
1994 21 964 32 201 0 n/a n/a 0 1218
1995 24 892 67 156 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1996 24 892 67 156 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1998 11 1039 29 230 34 n/a n/a 0 1343
1999 14 1047 33 225 25 n/a n/a 0 1344
2000 16 1027 30 236 14 n/a n/a 0 1323
2001 15 960 31 244 9 n/a n/a 0 1259
2002 9 722 43 208 4 n/a n/a 0 986
2003 9 722 43 208 4 n/a n/a 0 986
2004 15 732 40 228 8 n/a n/a 0 1023
2005 14 785 44 222 10 n/a n/a 0 1075
2006 25 811 45 214 4 n/a n/a 0 1099
2007 4 862 65 235 0 n/a n/a 0 1166
2008 26 917 40 224 3 n/a n/a 0 1210
2009 24 842 26 202 8 2 0 0 1104
2010 50 730 20 205 3 11 0 0 1019
2011 23 739 20 186 1 1 0 0 970
2012 21 611 16 145 2 0 0 0 795
2013 22 618 18 157 0 1 1 0 817
2014 23 628 23 194 0 3 2 0 873
2015 19 583 22 200 1 4 1 0 830
2016 18 585 23 215 2 4 3 0 850
2017 24 495 17 211 2 2 4 0 755
2018 24 406 33 186 3 3 4 0 659
2019 22 452 28 170 2 0 4 0 678
2020 25 440 25 177 2 2 6 0 677
2021 35 561 34 237 2 2 9 0 880
2022 35 597 33 275 0 1 7 1 949
2023 41 582 36 272 1 2 8 0 942

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1267 96.0 13.1 n/a
1989 1095 94.0 11.6 n/a
1990 1118 90.0 12.4 6.7
1991 1139 91.0 12.5 16.9
1992 1150 84.0 13.6 2.7
1993 1201 83.9 14.3 33.7
1994 1218 87.5 13.9 34.9
1995 1139 97.7 11.7 57.3
1996 1139 97.7 11.7 57.3
1998 1343 98.5 13.6 49.9
1999 1344 98.5 13.6 44.6
2000 1323 95.5 13.9 45.8
2001 1259 96.2 13.1 43
2002 986 102.0 9.7 50.2
2003 986 102.0 9.7 50.2
2004 1023 98.0 10.4 43
2005 1075 101.0 10.6 n/a
2006 1099 97.0 11.3 52.5
2007 1166 99.0 11.8 34.1
2008 1210 100.0 12.1 55
2009 1104 106.8 8.6 57.4
2010 1019 79.0 12.9 60
2011 970 78.0 12.4 64.7
2012 795 100.0 7.9 68.2
2013 817 73.0 11.1 68.4
2014 873 78.0 11.1 70.2
2015 830 76.0 10.9 77.3
2016 850 77.0 11.0 70.7
2017 755 79.0 9.5 72.2
2018 659 75.0 8.7 70
2019 678 60.0 11.3 88.9
2020 677 57.0 11.8 60.3
2021 880 56.0 15.7 64
2022 949 51.4 18.4 65.3
2023 942 60.5 15.5 61.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1267 96.0 13.1 n/a
1989 1095 94.0 11.6 n/a
1990 1118 90.0 12.4 6.7
1991 1139 91.0 12.5 16.9
1992 1150 84.0 13.6 2.7
1993 1201 83.9 14.3 33.7
1994 1218 87.5 13.9 34.9
1995 1139 97.7 11.7 57.3
1996 1139 97.7 11.7 57.3
1998 1343 98.5 13.6 49.9
1999 1344 98.5 13.6 44.6
2000 1323 95.5 13.9 45.8
2001 1259 96.2 13.1 43
2002 986 102.0 9.7 50.2
2003 986 102.0 9.7 50.2
2004 1023 98.0 10.4 43
2005 1075 101.0 10.6 n/a
2006 1099 97.0 11.3 52.5
2007 1166 99.0 11.8 34.1
2008 1210 100.0 12.1 55
2009 1104 106.8 8.6 57.4
2010 1019 79.0 12.9 60
2011 970 78.0 12.4 64.7
2012 795 100.0 7.9 68.2
2013 817 73.0 11.1 68.4
2014 873 78.0 11.1 70.2
2015 830 76.0 10.9 77.3
2016 850 77.0 11.0 70.7
2017 755 79.0 9.5 72.2
2018 659 75.0 8.7 70
2019 678 60.0 11.3 88.9
2020 677 57.0 11.8 60.3
2021 880 56.0 15.7 64
2022 949 51.4 18.4 65.3
2023 942 60.5 15.5 61.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $514 (3.5%) $14,131 (96.5%) $14,645

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln 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 382nd of 416 High schoolsRanks 390th of 422 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln High School)14.922.4
 7.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Jersey City Public Schools)40.641.4
 0.8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Lincoln High School)5.84
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Jersey City Public Schools)11.613.1
 1.5%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Lincoln High School)00
   9th Grade Geometry (Jersey City Public Schools)48.146.9
 1.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.144.9
 14.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Lincoln High School)5.63.9
 1.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jersey City Public Schools)29.926.9
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Lincoln High School)3.40
 3.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Jersey City Public Schools)17.646.5
 28.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.244.8
 12.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students678942
 38.9%
African American452582
 28.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2836
 28.6%
Hispanic170272
 60%
Pacific Islander02
White2241
 86.4%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%61.5%
 27.5%


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Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of New Jersey high schools.

Students at Lincoln High School are 62% African American, 29% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 942 students attended Lincoln High School.


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