Lincoln High School is a high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Enrollment is currently at 1,833 students. Lincoln was included in the list of the top 1200 public schools in the US by Newsweek in their May 8, 2006 issue, ranking at 1,027.
Serving 1,934 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln High School - 02's student population of 1,934 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
School Rankings
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks within the top 10% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
8%
3%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Murphy The Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School - 02's ranking?
Lincoln High School - 02 is ranked #54 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln High School - 02 often compared to?
Lincoln High School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School - 03, Washington High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02 is 88%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
1,934 students attend Lincoln High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lincoln High School - 02 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School - 02 offer ?
Lincoln High School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lincoln High School - 02 part of?
Lincoln High School - 02 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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