Lincoln High School

Summary:

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 1,578 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with significant representation of Hispanic (33.9%), African American (18.95%), and Asian (12.55%) students, which is higher than nearby schools like Industrial Design Engineering and Arts and Tacoma School of the Arts.

However, Lincoln High School faces academic challenges, with only 39.6% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and just 10.36% proficient or better in SBAC/Math, significantly lower than the Tacoma School District and the state of Washington averages. The school's graduation rate has improved, reaching 91.2% in 2022-2023, but its dropout rate remains high, ranging from 8.2% to 18.5% over the past five years, much higher than nearby schools. Additionally, 73.38% of Lincoln High School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The racial disparities in academic performance at Lincoln High School are particularly concerning, with Asian, African American, and Hispanic students performing significantly below their peers at the state level. The school's funding and resource allocation have also fluctuated, which may impact its ability to provide consistent and high-quality educational support. By learning from the successes of nearby schools, such as Industrial Design Engineering and Arts and Tacoma School of the Arts, and implementing evidence-based strategies, Lincoln High School can work towards improving its academic outcomes and supporting the success of all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 S 37th St
       Tacoma, WA  98418


(253) 571-6700

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,472 Help


Feeder schools for Lincoln High School:

Elementary:    Blix Elementary School
    Boze Elementary School
    Lister Elementary School
    Lyon Elementary School
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Middle:    First Creek Middle School
    Stewart Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  1,578

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
33.9%
African American:
18.9%
White:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 9 ranked high schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lincoln 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lincoln High School has the largest high school student body size in the Tacoma School District. Student population at Lincoln High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.9%), African American (18.9%), White (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% 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 18.9, which is the 7th best among 9 high schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $16,472. 8 high schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 410th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.93 318th 390 18.5%
2005 14.21 340th 394 13.7%
2006 7.50 361st 395 8.6%
2007 8.05 362nd 399 9.3%
2008 13.21 352nd 396 11.1%
2009 19.80 336th 402 16.4%
2010 25.78 338th 423 20.1%
2011 20.80 353rd 440 19.8%
2012 22.85 356th 450 20.9%
2013 18.23 389th 454 14.3%
2015 25.59 271st 341 20.5%
2016 22.69 264th 306 13.7%
2018 15.08 281st 315 10.8%
2019 17.89 363rd 417 12.9%
2021 12.72 425th 455 6.6%
2022 12.53 403rd 434 7.1%
2023 13.88 406th 442 8.1%
2024 12.05 410th 437 6.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.78 85th 91 6.6%
2019 25.60 134th 163 17.8%
2021 11.80 184th 195 5.6%
2022 4.60 179th 179 0.0%
2024 17.19 143rd 161 11.2%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 44th 65 32.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.69 132nd 139 5.0%
2019 15.45 125th 128 2.3%
2021 33.67 137th 212 35.4%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.52 211th 227 7.0%
2019 23.20 288th 344 16.3%
2021 14.96 372nd 392 5.1%
2022 16.17 341st 370 7.8%
2023 19.57 318th 362 12.2%
2024 14.82 333rd 356 6.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.61 32nd 43 25.6%
2021 34.08 31st 45 31.1%
2024 20.69 23rd 24 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.58 219th 243 9.9%
2019 15.19 317th 358 11.5%
2021 13.83 355th 390 9.0%
2022 9.08 354th 368 3.8%
2023 13.91 329th 357 7.8%
2024 11.00 334th 347 3.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.75 243rd 254 4.3%
2019 18.12 309th 355 13.0%
2021 11.94 370th 395 6.3%
2022 15.19 327th 363 9.9%
2023 9.62 344th 358 3.9%
2024 9.07 350th 362 3.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.44 85th 87 2.3%
2019 18.36 105th 121 13.2%
2021 14.48 125th 136 8.1%
2022 13.27 116th 124 6.5%
2023 5.84 118th 118 0.0%
2024 5.97 112th 113 0.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.90 42nd 54 22.2%
2019 21.80 77th 86 10.5%
2021 18.75 100th 111 9.9%
2022 13.36 83rd 89 6.7%
2023 27.26 60th 78 23.1%
2024 12.88 68th 70 2.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.41 138th 156 11.5%
2019 17.29 216th 241 10.4%
2021 20.88 242nd 278 12.9%
2022 16.92 239th 261 8.4%
2023 22.95 201st 249 19.3%
2024 10.78 241st 248 2.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.13 18th 18 0.0%
2021 38.85 21st 33 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.34 206th 222 7.2%
2019 33.44 285th 382 25.4%
2021 34.70 275th 413 33.4%
2022 30.54 292nd 390 25.1%
2023 13.62 340th 379 10.3%
2024 19.90 322nd 374 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Washington High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Lincoln High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 810 375 241 41 58 n/a n/a 0 1525
1989 707 342 237 49 38 n/a n/a 0 1373
1990 668 346 264 66 37 n/a n/a 0 1381
1991 672 311 267 56 37 n/a n/a 0 1343
1992 630 307 231 56 37 n/a n/a 0 1261
1993 665 305 252 71 35 n/a n/a 0 1328
1994 679 349 225 55 31 n/a n/a 0 1339
1995 714 377 186 62 32 n/a n/a 0 1371
1996 714 377 186 62 32 n/a n/a 0 1371
1997 733 378 232 84 42 n/a n/a 0 1469
1998 750 384 280 108 34 n/a n/a 0 1556
1999 717 360 268 134 37 n/a n/a 0 1516
2000 726 404 286 160 49 n/a n/a 0 1625
2001 727 410 296 180 63 n/a n/a 0 1676
2002 728 426 315 219 72 n/a n/a 0 1760
2003 728 426 315 219 72 n/a n/a 0 1760
2004 676 432 318 246 73 n/a n/a 0 1745
2005 595 381 302 231 54 n/a n/a 0 1563
2006 562 428 287 258 51 n/a n/a 0 1586
2007 481 381 269 265 44 n/a n/a 0 1440
2008 488 423 257 313 44 n/a n/a 0 1525
2009 483 439 296 349 51 n/a n/a 0 1618
2010 427 397 287 354 53 n/a n/a 0 1518
2011 380 322 222 319 30 33 76 0 1382
2012 387 308 247 378 37 43 89 0 1489
2013 379 387 223 360 38 47 3 0 1437
2014 386 394 216 347 32 41 32 0 1448
2015 350 388 188 330 19 55 77 0 1407
2016 341 367 202 354 26 59 80 0 1429
2017 346 354 227 367 27 71 117 0 1509
2018 280 357 210 378 28 67 123 0 1443
2019 278 345 220 429 30 66 134 0 1502
2020 288 335 225 486 27 96 170 1 1628
2021 287 361 215 528 27 93 174 1 1686
2022 256 324 196 543 25 96 187 0 1627
2023 223 299 198 535 19 104 200 0 1578

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 1525 75.0 20.3 0
1989 1373 72.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1381 69.8 19.7 0
1991 1343 68.5 19.6 n/a
1992 1261 66.2 19.0 n/a
1993 1328 67.7 19.6 n/a
1994 1339 72.3 18.5 n/a
1995 1371 69.7 19.7 n/a
1996 1371 69.7 19.7 n/a
1997 1469 73.7 19.9 n/a
1998 1556 75.0 20.7 n/a
1999 1516 72.5 20.9 n/a
2000 1625 75.3 21.6 n/a
2001 1676 75.8 22.1 n/a
2002 1760 77.6 22.7 68.2
2003 1760 77.6 22.7 68.2
2004 1745 81.0 21.5 63.7
2005 1563 80.6 19.4 61
2006 1586 75.2 21.1 62.1
2007 1440 81.5 17.7 62.6
2008 1525 79.6 19.2 63.1
2009 1618 80.6 20.1 67
2010 1518 81.3 18.6 71.8
2011 1382 84.9 16.2 62.2
2012 1489 79.8 18.6 52.2
2013 1437 78.0 18.4 80.1
2014 1448 n/a n/a 77.9
2015 1407 70.0 20.1 78.9
2016 1429 69.0 20.7 79
2017 1509 75.0 20.1 74.4
2018 1443 72.7 19.8 71.7
2019 1502 74.8 20.0 75
2020 1628 77.4 21.0 74.7
2021 1686 84.1 20.0 76.7
2022 1627 82.5 19.7 54.6
2023 1578 83.2 18.9 73.4

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1525 75.0 20.3 0
1989 1373 72.0 19.0 n/a
1990 1381 69.8 19.7 0
1991 1343 68.5 19.6 n/a
1992 1261 66.2 19.0 n/a
1993 1328 67.7 19.6 n/a
1994 1339 72.3 18.5 n/a
1995 1371 69.7 19.7 n/a
1996 1371 69.7 19.7 n/a
1997 1469 73.7 19.9 n/a
1998 1556 75.0 20.7 n/a
1999 1516 72.5 20.9 n/a
2000 1625 75.3 21.6 n/a
2001 1676 75.8 22.1 n/a
2002 1760 77.6 22.7 68.2
2003 1760 77.6 22.7 68.2
2004 1745 81.0 21.5 63.7
2005 1563 80.6 19.4 61
2006 1586 75.2 21.1 62.1
2007 1440 81.5 17.7 62.6
2008 1525 79.6 19.2 63.1
2009 1618 80.6 20.1 67
2010 1518 81.3 18.6 71.8
2011 1382 84.9 16.2 62.2
2012 1489 79.8 18.6 52.2
2013 1437 78.0 18.4 80.1
2014 1448 n/a n/a 77.9
2015 1407 70.0 20.1 78.9
2016 1429 69.0 20.7 79
2017 1509 75.0 20.1 74.4
2018 1443 72.7 19.8 71.7
2019 1502 74.8 20.0 75
2020 1628 77.4 21.0 74.7
2021 1686 84.1 20.0 76.7
2022 1627 82.5 19.7 54.6
2023 1578 83.2 18.9 73.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Lincoln High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.8%0.7%0.1%0.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.8%99.1%98.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $1,427 (9.4%) $13,711 (90.6%) $15,138
2020 $918 (9.2%) $9,015 (90.8%) $9,933
2021 $1,225 (8.4%) $13,281 (91.6%) $14,506
2022 $2,176 (13.2%) $14,296 (86.8%) $16,472

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 417 High schoolsRanks 406th of 442 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln High School)50.248.9
 1.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)59.260.4
 1.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Lincoln High School)23.19.3
 13.9%
   10th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)29.320.8
 8.5%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln High School)32.825
 7.8%
   11th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)45.144.7
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lincoln High School)50.248.9
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lincoln High School)23.19.3
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lincoln High School)32.825
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15021578
 5.1%
African American345299
 13.3%
American Indian3019
 36.7%
Asian220198
 10%
Hispanic429535
 24.7%
Pacific Islander66104
 57.6%
White278223
 19.8%
Two or More Races134200
 49.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%73.4%
 1.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,578 students attended Lincoln High School.

Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Washington high schools.

Students at Lincoln High School are 34% Hispanic, 19% African American, 14% White, 13% Two or more races, 13% Asian, 7% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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