Lincoln High School

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Lincoln High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 2,207 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on Keystone Exams, with only 14.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 25.7% for the district and 41.6% for the state. The school also has a higher dropout rate of 6.5% compared to nearby schools, and an extremely high percentage of 99.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. However, Lincoln High School's per-student spending of $16,760 is relatively high, suggesting potential for improvement through targeted interventions and resource allocation.

While Lincoln High School is underperforming compared to the state, it is not the lowest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. The nearby Philadelphia Learning Academy - North and Olney High School have even lower Keystone Exam proficiency rates and overall school rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Lincoln High School may be reflective of broader systemic issues within the Philadelphia City School District. However, the school's proximity to higher-performing schools like Swenson Arts and Technology High School and Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush indicates potential for improvement through collaboration and resource sharing.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3201 Ryan Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19136-4318


(215) 400-3309

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,760 Help


Feeder schools for Lincoln High School:

Elementary:    Allen Ethan School
    Brown Joseph School
    Disston Hamilton School
    Forrest Edwin School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  2,207

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.2%
African American:
31.6%
White:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 87.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 26th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.19. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lincoln High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.2%), African American (31.6%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15.1. 30 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lincoln High School employs 145.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $16,760. 34 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 599th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.44 530th 583 9.1%
2004 3.12 557th 590 5.6%
2005 3.27 560th 593 5.6%
2006 9.00 561st 604 7.1%
2007 3.64 587th 615 4.6%
2008 4.85 591st 621 4.8%
2009 2.33 608th 632 3.8%
2010 4.45 618th 649 4.8%
2011 2.93 633rd 660 4.1%
2012 2.31 633rd 664 4.7%
2013 1.77 563rd 591 4.7%
2014 0.79 558th 580 3.8%
2015 2.94 634th 680 6.8%
2016 3.21 620th 677 8.4%
2017 2.02 627th 663 5.4%
2018 1.81 644th 673 4.3%
2019 5.08 630th 693 9.1%
2021 3.83 517th 537 3.7%
2022 13.09 556th 634 12.3%
2023 9.56 605th 674 10.2%
2024 10.19 599th 686 12.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.42 119th 129 7.8%
2024 32.50 100th 150 33.3%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.33 46th 85 45.9%
2024 65.25 14th 84 83.3%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.14 571st 652 12.4%
2024 17.23 563rd 664 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.55 580th 665 12.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.28 404th 502 19.5%
2024 14.74 482nd 513 6.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.08 594th 662 10.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.17 101st 112 9.8%
2024 7.97 109th 121 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.16 202nd 260 22.3%
2024 21.19 226th 284 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.34 218th 252 13.5%
2024 17.72 233rd 274 15.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.65 569th 577 1.4%
2024 2.32 582nd 595 2.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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 1360 910 38 45 5 n/a n/a 0 2358
1989 1175 789 33 41 7 n/a n/a 0 2045
1990 1137 768 39 43 6 n/a n/a 0 1993
1991 1060 690 34 50 7 n/a n/a 0 1841
1992 1033 741 26 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1865
1993 1055 764 40 82 4 n/a n/a 0 1945
1994 1167 875 38 105 7 n/a n/a 0 2192
1995 1280 995 59 160 6 n/a n/a 0 2500
1996 1280 995 59 160 6 n/a n/a 0 2500
1997 1266 981 57 165 4 n/a n/a 0 2473
1998 1335 958 58 180 5 n/a n/a 0 2536
1999 1202 894 53 165 4 n/a n/a 0 2318
2000 1243 851 52 189 6 n/a n/a 0 2341
2001 1210 895 55 207 5 n/a n/a 0 2372
2002 913 890 69 228 7 n/a n/a 0 2107
2003 913 890 69 228 7 n/a n/a 0 2107
2004 1006 1080 86 294 6 n/a n/a 0 2472
2005 861 1001 89 296 8 n/a n/a 0 2255
2006 789 944 101 303 8 n/a n/a 0 2145
2007 680 881 97 308 4 n/a n/a 0 1970
2008 601 798 109 300 1 n/a n/a 19 1828
2009 539 803 96 311 1 n/a n/a 16 1766
2010 580 700 98 321 3 n/a n/a 24 1726
2011 646 725 97 369 5 0 38 0 1880
2012 629 712 93 380 4 0 40 0 1858
2013 613 670 93 387 4 0 50 0 1817
2014 503 612 104 336 3 0 56 0 1614
2015 458 609 87 329 1 0 63 0 1547
2016 404 611 76 357 2 1 75 0 1526
2017 377 619 70 397 1 1 97 0 1562
2018 323 698 82 447 1 0 110 0 1661
2019 298 705 101 580 2 0 121 0 1807
2020 336 732 123 687 4 2 133 0 2017
2021 356 702 127 664 6 6 101 0 1962
2022 360 714 128 716 6 5 111 0 2040
2023 411 697 171 821 6 5 96 0 2207

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 2358 127.0 18.5 n/a
1989 2045 117.0 17.4 n/a
1990 1993 122.0 16.3 0
1991 1841 114.0 16.1 n/a
1992 1865 105.0 17.7 n/a
1993 1945 108.0 18.0 n/a
1994 2192 94.0 23.3 n/a
1995 2500 115.0 21.7 n/a
1996 2500 115.0 21.7 n/a
1997 2473 117.0 21.1 n/a
1998 2536 143.0 17.7 n/a
1999 2318 135.0 17.2 n/a
2000 2341 143.0 16.4 23.7
2001 2372 150.0 15.8 16.1
2002 2107 99.0 21.3 23.5
2003 2107 99.0 21.3 23.5
2004 2472 106.7 23.2 20.9
2005 2255 105.6 21.4 22
2006 2145 109.5 19.6 44.3
2007 1970 108.7 18.1 40.3
2008 1828 96.4 19.0 54.9
2009 1766 104.6 16.9 53.6
2010 1726 125.0 13.8 57.9
2011 1880 126.6 14.8 56.4
2012 1858 111.3 16.6 48.2
2013 1817 102.0 17.7 69.7
2014 1614 100.5 16.0 74.5
2015 1547 88.0 17.5 74.4
2016 1526 81.0 18.8 100
2017 1562 97.5 16.0 98.7
2018 1661 90.8 18.2 99.8
2019 1807 98.3 18.3 99.9
2020 2017 113.9 17.6 99.8
2021 1962 124.6 15.7 99.8
2022 2040 132.5 15.3 99.9
2023 2207 145.6 15.1 99.9

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2358 127.0 18.5 n/a
1989 2045 117.0 17.4 n/a
1990 1993 122.0 16.3 0
1991 1841 114.0 16.1 n/a
1992 1865 105.0 17.7 n/a
1993 1945 108.0 18.0 n/a
1994 2192 94.0 23.3 n/a
1995 2500 115.0 21.7 n/a
1996 2500 115.0 21.7 n/a
1997 2473 117.0 21.1 n/a
1998 2536 143.0 17.7 n/a
1999 2318 135.0 17.2 n/a
2000 2341 143.0 16.4 23.7
2001 2372 150.0 15.8 16.1
2002 2107 99.0 21.3 23.5
2003 2107 99.0 21.3 23.5
2004 2472 106.7 23.2 20.9
2005 2255 105.6 21.4 22
2006 2145 109.5 19.6 44.3
2007 1970 108.7 18.1 40.3
2008 1828 96.4 19.0 54.9
2009 1766 104.6 16.9 53.6
2010 1726 125.0 13.8 57.9
2011 1880 126.6 14.8 56.4
2012 1858 111.3 16.6 48.2
2013 1817 102.0 17.7 69.7
2014 1614 100.5 16.0 74.5
2015 1547 88.0 17.5 74.4
2016 1526 81.0 18.8 100
2017 1562 97.5 16.0 98.7
2018 1661 90.8 18.2 99.8
2019 1807 98.3 18.3 99.9
2020 2017 113.9 17.6 99.8
2021 1962 124.6 15.7 99.8
2022 2040 132.5 15.3 99.9
2023 2207 145.6 15.1 99.9

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.
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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 $1,324 (11.1%) $10,600 (88.9%) $11,924
2020 $1,940 (14.8%) $11,135 (85.2%) $13,075
2021 $3,482 (24.8%) $10,546 (75.2%) $14,028
2022 $8,895 (53.1%) $7,864 (46.9%) $16,760

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 630th of 693 High schoolsRanks 605th of 674 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Lincoln High School)17.611.2
 6.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lincoln High School)17.815.2
 2.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lincoln High School)3729.7
 7.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18072207
 22.1%
African American705697
 1.1%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian101171
 69.3%
Hispanic580821
 41.6%
Pacific Islander05
White298411
 37.9%
Two or More Races12196
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%99.9%
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Students at Lincoln High School are 37% Hispanic, 32% African American, 19% White, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Lincoln High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allen Ethan School
Elementary : Brown Joseph School
Elementary : Disston Hamilton School
Elementary : Forrest Edwin School
Elementary : Holme Thomas School
Elementary : Mayfair School
Elementary : Pollock Robert B School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,207 students attended Lincoln High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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