Serving 136 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
136 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
37%
20%

Black
n/a
1%

White
58%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
70-74%
80%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #671 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idaho Falls Senior High School, Bonneville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
136 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lincoln High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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