Lincoln High School - 02

2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,934 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (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%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,934 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lincoln High School - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#67 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
14%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
8%
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Black
8%
3%
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White
68%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln High School - 02.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02 and public school graduation rate of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln High School - 02 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln High School - 02's ranking?
Lincoln High School - 02 is ranked #67 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
52% 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 87%, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,934 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 87% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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