Lincoln High School vs. Yonkers High School
Should you attend Lincoln High School or Yonkers 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 New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Yonkers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,103 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,060 students in grades 9-12, Yonkers High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,103 students
1,060 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
40% | 60%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2229 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#305 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
80-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
90%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
300
259
Grade 10 Students
272
282
Grade 11 Students
267
273
Grade 12 Students
261
246
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
17%
% Hispanic
73%
55%
% Black
14%
11%
% White
9%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%