Serving 1,934 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School - 02 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,934 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 20% in SD)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Lincoln High School - 02 ranks within the top 20% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School - 02 is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School - 02 is 87%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
1,934 students attend Lincoln High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lincoln High School - 02 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School - 02 offer ?
Lincoln High School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School - 02 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,934 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
