Serving 1,883 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,883 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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
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Lincoln High School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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Lincoln High School - 02's student population of 1,883 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,883 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 636 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
8%
3%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Lincoln High School - 02 is ranked #67 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lincoln High School - 02 often compared to?
Lincoln High School - 02is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School - 03, Washington High School - 01 by visitors of our site.
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?
1,883 students attend Lincoln High School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lincoln High School - 02 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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?
Lincoln High School - 02 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
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