Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2600 SW 9th St,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.4
2.2
2,362 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paul M Williamson
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
D-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
22.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
35.3%
Science
33.1%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
367:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Hispanic
37.8%
White
35%
Black
13.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 403 Students
University of Iowa 326 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 191 Students
Drake University 186 Students
University of Northern Iowa 172 Students
Grand View University 162 Students
Simpson College 149 Students
Central College 94 Students
Wartburg College 49 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 80 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Biology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Business 50 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Engineering 25 Students
Education 25 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 292 Reviews
2.0 Senior
8/1/2023
My experience with Lincoln High School I would say is it's okay. It's seems like a big school and overwhelming as someone who's new but with repetition, you'll get used to it. There are some fun teachers which is helpful due to helping you get more comfortable.
3.0 Senior
12/30/2021
Lincoln high is the place where I have made some of me friends how will stay with me for the long run. I've had and meet some amazing teachers that push me to do the best I can and reach for my dreams and who I can go to for support when ever I need to. Although this year that has change many of my teachers how I had for support no longer work at Lincoln I feel like I've lost that support system that I need to do better in school. Not only that but something it feels like some teachers and staff don't really care for our education and just do what ever they can to get through the day. This isn't go for everyone but some teachers act this way. I know some students that are struggling with classes or over all have given up and there's no one to help them get back up. It can be very bad that instead of talking to a teacher with will go to a friend and tell them there problems and why makes it worse is us as the friends we can't do anything to help.
3.0 Junior
4/30/2021
It is definitely an interesting experience. I enjoy the very diverse atmosphere. Most of the teachers are very caring but there are a few that should not be teaching. I wish there were more programs for students wanting to take dual credit courses. I also think better communication on certain opportunities would be nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 9 Reviews
1.0 other
8/19/2024
I'm a recent Lincoln graduate, I have an older sibling whose graduated, and a younger sibling who is (unfortunately) still attending this school. Lincoln is a good school... if you want to lower your kids self esteem and overall academic experience and confidence. I had multiple meetings with the pr...
1.0 other
3/7/2024
Alumni 2017 ,Mediocrity isn't just excepted it begins to feel like the norm. Some teachers try but the ones who cared seemed to have left, probably due to management. Never spoke to my principal in 4 years while doing extra curriculars, shameful.Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't put my child in the en...
4.0 student
9/5/2023
The teachers try their best with what they have. Problems in the school are purely from lack of funding. With our governor not caring about public schools in any way, Lincoln is doing best they can.
1.0 parent
3/19/2023
This schools teachers are very unprofessional and the majority just seem there to get the pay check never will I let any of my kids get into this sad and joke of a "school".

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