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Lincoln High School

2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,403 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 2,403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1173 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lincoln High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lincoln High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lincoln High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
38%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lincoln High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lincoln High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Lincoln High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lincoln High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lincoln High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #1173 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
2,403 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lincoln High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Greater South Side neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greater South Side.

School Reviews
5   9/20/2018
Good
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Smith
2   9/1/2010
Offers very little independant one on one conversation between teacher and students. Music and art programs are drastically underfunded. parent involvement is minimal, and parts of south campus are destroyed/falling apart. Should be drastically improved.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - smith

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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