Lincoln High School

100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lincoln High School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#490 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia 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.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lincoln High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #490 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
548 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lincoln High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   5/11/2020
This school is ok but they don't care about a student's safety or health most of the time. They spend their money on useless things when really it could''ve been used for better books. Finally, the new principal isn't great as he limits on what students would bring besides the obvious things. If they continue treating students like this, they will be forced to shut down the school for good. Also, screw the online classes, they don't help anyone at all.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ADM
1   8/20/2019
This school is run so poorly, they have treated students terribly. The students here are absolutely miserable. I would NEVER recommend it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - G
5   2/24/2016
Lhs has ap classes and it is a great school Faculty come to the need of a student I love Lhs and the school is a amazing place for unlimited opportunities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - pauln
5   8/17/2011
This is a great school. Both my children graduated from here and they are both successful, have Masters' Degrees and are doing great. The life's experiences and learning they received from this school were a good part of their success.
- Posted by Parent - julia
5   8/17/2011
Very good school. Faculity are very intereted in the students, good academic and extracurricular activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - princ
2   1/12/2009
I would not recommend this school to anyone with any sense. The quality of academic programs is poor. No AP classes are offered here and honors classes are lacking. Availability of sports is plentiful as sports are held in high regard at LHS. Sports is the only thing holding the school together (even though we lost every single football game in 07-08). Mental skills lag behind in every subject. The facility is old and the county probably won't have the funds to replace it until a large portion of the cement gives way in 20 years. The staff is either old, mad at the world, or should be/have been arrested for inappropriate student-teacher behavior. Parent involvement is basically limited to them coming to their son/daughter's sporting event to watch them lose. Overall, I would rather be home-schooled by an abusive-father, crack-mother, screwed all your best friends-sister, prissy pants-grandpa, and Hitler.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fox_t

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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