Is Lincoln High School a good school?

Lincoln High School ranks 75 th of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Lincoln High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln High School?

Students at Lincoln High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Lincoln High School?

Lincoln High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Big Elm Elementary School Elementary : Lumberport Elementary School Middle : Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln High School

Summary:

Lincoln High School is a public high school located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 548. The school is part of the Harrison County Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 55 districts in West Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lincoln High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.61%) compared to the surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms academically. In 2023-2024, only 8.9% of Lincoln High School's 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 21.2% for the district and 17.9% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 52nd out of 122 West Virginia high schools in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to 75th out of 112 high schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and the school's ranking for African American students being relatively high in 2016-2017 (11th out of 82 high schools), while the ranking for multi-racial students was very low (57th out of 62 high schools).

Nearby schools, such as Liberty High School, Robert C. Byrd High School, and Bridgeport High School, have varying levels of academic performance and school rankings, with Bridgeport High School standing out as a high-performing school, ranking 2nd out of 112 West Virginia high schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district also includes two specialized high schools, Evolution High School and United High School, which may offer alternative learning opportunities for students in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431-1903

(304) 326-7400

District: Harrison County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,140

Feeder schools for Lincoln High School:

Elementary:	Big Elm Elementary School
	Lumberport Elementary School
Middle:	Lincoln Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln High School ranks worse than 67% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Harrison County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.07. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 12.7, which is the 4^th best among 5 high schools in the Harrison County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln High School employs 40.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln High School is $13,140. 4 high schools in the Harrison County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln High School 75^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Lincoln High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Harrison County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County Schools 19^th of 55 West Virginia 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	WV State Percentile
2009	27.78	94^th	111	15.3%
2010	28.20	93^rd	112	17.0%
2011	43.28	72^nd	113	36.3%
2012	46.47	59^th	113	47.8%
2013	39.94	70^th	114	38.6%
2014	45.94	55^th	115	52.2%
2015	40.45	70^th	117	40.2%
2016	51.20	52^nd	119	56.3%
2017	54.80	52^nd	122	57.4%
2018	37.93	72^nd	115	37.4%
2019	32.20	78^th	114	31.6%
2021	28.64	82^nd	113	27.4%
2022	23.05	89^th	112	20.5%
2023	28.54	85^th	112	24.1%
2024	30.07	75^th	112	33.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	16.79	57^th	62	8.1%

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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	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.94	23^rd	38	39.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	55.34	35^th	118	70.3%
2018	45.68	54^th	103	47.6%
2019	51.12	33^rd	85	61.2%
2023	17.64	76^th	89	14.6%
2024	41.35	49^th	89	44.9%

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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	WV State Percentile
2017	68.06	26^th	121	78.5%
2018	17.17	99^th	112	11.6%
2021	36.11	70^th	111	36.9%
2022	8.72	102^nd	109	6.4%
2023	32.22	77^th	107	28.0%
2024	9.83	105^th	110	4.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	66.56	33^rd	119	72.3%
2018	49.02	61^st	111	45.0%
2019	24.20	89^th	109	18.3%
2021	18.73	96^th	110	12.7%
2022	36.02	70^th	108	35.2%
2023	49.85	48^th	108	55.6%
2024	43.73	63^rd	110	42.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.16	56^th	84	33.3%
2022	15.53	84^th	91	7.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	39.26	87^th	122	28.7%
2018	26.52	82^nd	111	26.1%
2019	46.73	59^th	109	45.9%
2021	41.51	61^st	110	44.5%
2022	15.44	98^th	108	9.3%
2023	14.10	97^th	108	10.2%
2024	22.66	86^th	109	21.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	64.85	11^th	82	86.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	54.81	55^th	122	54.9%
2018	35.12	74^th	113	34.5%
2019	29.01	81^st	112	27.7%
2021	28.54	82^nd	113	27.4%
2022	18.58	92^nd	111	17.1%
2023	25.01	90^th	112	19.6%
2024	30.96	73^rd	111	34.2%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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: West Virginia Department of Education

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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
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	800	800
1990	799	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
1991	798	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	801
1992	831	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	831
1993	791	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	792
1994	766	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
1995	782	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	788
1996	782	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	788
1997	791	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	797
1998	755	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	759
1999	739	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
2000	681	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
2001	652	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2002	657	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2003	657	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2004	633	2	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	643
2005	649	3	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
2006	657	3	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	665
2007	625	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	630
2008	639	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
2009	624	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2010	601	4	1	3	0	0	2	0	611
2011	622	4	0	4	0	0	3	0	633
2012	588	4	1	7	0	0	2	0	602
2013	565	1	1	8	0	0	5	0	580
2014	569	1	2	3	0	0	5	0	580
2015	548	2	4	3	0	0	5	0	562
2016	552	1	1	3	0	0	5	0	562
2017	548	3	1	3	0	0	7	0	562
2018	547	4	0	3	0	0	5	0	559
2019	562	3	0	6	0	0	5	0	576
2020	583	4	0	5	0	0	8	0	600
2021	575	3	1	8	0	1	18	0	606
2022	565	1	1	8	0	1	20	0	596
2023	513	3	1	7	0	0	24	0	548
2024	477	4	1	8	5	1	17	0	513

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
1989	800	51.1	15.6	n/a
1990	803	50.3	15.9	18.7
1991	801	46.8	17.1	18.6
1992	831	50.0	16.6	22.9
1993	792	54.0	14.7	23.2
1994	770	50.4	15.3	21
1995	788	50.6	15.6	24.1
1996	788	50.6	15.6	24.1
1997	797	49.4	16.1	38.1
1998	759	48.0	15.8	40.6
1999	741	48.1	15.4	53
2000	682	46.8	14.6	50.9
2001	654	43.8	14.9	51.1
2002	663	42.9	15.5	46.6
2003	663	42.9	15.5	46.6
2004	643	41.0	15.7	50.9
2005	658	40.1	16.4	53.2
2006	665	39.6	16.8	45.3
2007	630	40.4	15.6	46.5
2008	642	39.9	16.1	45.5
2009	630	40.5	15.6	44
2010	611	38.8	15.7	45.5
2011	633	40.2	15.7	43.4
2012	602	39.7	15.1	43.4
2013	580	40.0	14.4	50.7
2014	580	38.1	15.1	45.9
2015	562	38.0	14.7	45.9
2016	562	38.0	14.7	47
2017	562	41.0	13.6	28.3
2018	559	37.5	14.9	47.2
2019	576	37.8	15.2	42.9
2020	600	38.2	15.6	41.2
2021	606	39.3	15.4	43.4
2022	596	39.4	15.1	n/a
2023	548	39.0	14.0	n/a
2024	513	40.1	12.7	n/a

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
1989	800	51.1	15.6	n/a
1990	803	50.3	15.9	18.7
1991	801	46.8	17.1	18.6
1992	831	50.0	16.6	22.9
1993	792	54.0	14.7	23.2
1994	770	50.4	15.3	21
1995	788	50.6	15.6	24.1
1996	788	50.6	15.6	24.1
1997	797	49.4	16.1	38.1
1998	759	48.0	15.8	40.6
1999	741	48.1	15.4	53
2000	682	46.8	14.6	50.9
2001	654	43.8	14.9	51.1
2002	663	42.9	15.5	46.6
2003	663	42.9	15.5	46.6
2004	643	41.0	15.7	50.9
2005	658	40.1	16.4	53.2
2006	665	39.6	16.8	45.3
2007	630	40.4	15.6	46.5
2008	642	39.9	16.1	45.5
2009	630	40.5	15.6	44
2010	611	38.8	15.7	45.5
2011	633	40.2	15.7	43.4
2012	602	39.7	15.1	43.4
2013	580	40.0	14.4	50.7
2014	580	38.1	15.1	45.9
2015	562	38.0	14.7	45.9
2016	562	38.0	14.7	47
2017	562	41.0	13.6	28.3
2018	559	37.5	14.9	47.2
2019	576	37.8	15.2	42.9
2020	600	38.2	15.6	41.2
2021	606	39.3	15.4	43.4
2022	596	39.4	15.1	n/a
2023	548	39.0	14.0	n/a
2024	513	40.1	12.7	n/a

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,116 (8.5%)	$12,024 (91.5%)	$13,140

Data source: West Virginia 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 78^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 85^th of 112 High schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln High School)	17.8	11.5	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)	25.3	24.2	1.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln High School)	48.3	46.9	1.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)	53	54.1	1.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Lincoln High School)	19.5	16.2	3.3%
11th Grade Science (Harrison County Schools)	29.8	27.8	2%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	576	548	4.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	7	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	562	513	8.7%
Two or More Races	5	24	380%

Schools Near Lincoln High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment 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	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	100 Jerry Toth Dr	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7400	513	40	12.7		477 (93.0%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	30.1	75^th of 112 public high schools	33.0%		28.5	85^th of 112 public high schools	24.1%	10	8.9	38.6	24.8	$13,140	$1,117	$12,024
Evolution High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	30	16	1.8		27 (90.0%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)				$45,437	$2,587	$42,850
United High School	Public	9-12	1040 Wilsonburg Rd	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7560	164	2	82.0		152 (92.7%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)								(n/a)				$5,819	$277	$5,543
United Technical Center	Public	9-12	251 Marietta St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7582	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bridgeport High School	Public	9-12	515 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7137	814	49	16.5		734 (90.2%)	13 (1.6%)	24 (2.9%)	23 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.5%)	99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		99.5	2^nd of 112 public high schools	98.2%		41.7	74.8	44.5	$11,755	$688	$11,067
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1 Mountaineer Dr	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7470	442	42	10.5		405 (91.6%)	12 (2.7%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	42	63^rd of 112 public high schools	43.8%		26.3	89^th of 112 public high schools	20.5%	26	12.9	44.6	24.8	$13,935	$733	$13,202
Robert C Byrd High School	Public	9-12	1 Eagle Way	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7200	696	47	14.7		608 (87.4%)	30 (4.3%)	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.9%)	25.1	84^th of 112 public high schools	25.0%		53.5	46^th of 112 public high schools	58.9%	38	9.6	41.8	18.5	$13,210	$845	$12,365
Marion County Technical Center	Public	9-12	2 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26587	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3590	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Marion High School	Public	9-12	1 North Marion Dr	Farmington	26571	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 986-3063	715	42	17.0		693 (96.9%)	8 (1.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	75.3	25^th of 112 public high schools	77.7%		24.4	90^th of 112 public high schools	19.6%	65	18.7	58.7	30.7	$12,788	$725	$12,063
East Fairmont High School	Public	9-12	1993 Airport Rd	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2140	700	46	15.2		648 (92.6%)	19 (2.7%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	73.4	27^th of 112 public high schools	75.9%		73.3	24^th of 112 public high schools	78.6%	3	25.2	52.8	27.6	$13,141	$794	$12,347

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