Serving 2,441 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 27:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
2,441 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lincoln High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 27:1, 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?
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.
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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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,441 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
