Lincoln High School is a public high school located in the city of Lincoln, California. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Western Placer Unified School District.
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,192 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
34 acres
School Motto
It's a Great Day to be a Zebra!
School Mascot
Fighting Zebras
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3683 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fighting Zebras
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #3683 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Oro High School, Placer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,192 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lincoln High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Western Placer Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Downtown Lincoln neighborhood of Lincoln, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Lincoln.
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