Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,525 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
3%
3%
White
63%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #351 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant High School, Ida B. Wells-barnett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,525 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lincoln High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Goose Hollow Foothills League neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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