Abraham Lincoln High School, is an urban public high school in San Diego, California, United States. It is part of San Diego Unified School District. It serves approximately 2100-2700 students in grades 9–12 in the K-12 education system.
Serving 1,480 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
School Motto
Home of the Hornets
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 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 0.50, 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
#9328 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #9328 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% 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 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,480 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lincoln High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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 San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in University City.
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