Lincoln High School vs. Foss High School
Should you attend Lincoln High School or Foss High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Foss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,529 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 580 students in grades 9-12, Foss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,529 students
580 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
37 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1935 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
6-9%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35-39%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
83%
80-84%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
375
157
Grade 10 Students
429
143
Grade 11 Students
398
180
Grade 12 Students
327
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%


% Asian
13%
8%


% Hispanic
35%
26%


% Black
18%
21%


% White
14%
24%


% Hawaiian
6%
5%


% Two or more races
13%
14%


Diversity Score
0.80
0.81


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
78%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%

