For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,206 students in Lincoln, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA are Lincoln High School, Horizon Charter and Atlas Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Lincoln, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,192 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
873 First St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 1,572 students
Rank: #33.
Atlas Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2404
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
870 J St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6395
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
2360 Fieldstone Dr.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 409-2631
Grades: 9-12
| 1,247 students
Lincoln, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1081 Seventh St.
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 938 students
2800 Nicolaus Rd. Ste. 100
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 408-5200
Grades: K-12
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, CA include Lincoln High School, Horizon Charter and Atlas Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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