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Des Moines Independent Community School District

Lincoln High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 291 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      C-
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Lincoln High School is a public school located in Des Moines, IA. It has 2,355 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
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    (515) 242-7500
    2600 SW 9th St
    Des Moines, IA 50315
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    Lincoln High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    65%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    66%
    Average Graduation Rate
    91%
    Average SAT
    1040
    14 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    192 responses
    AP Enrollment
    23%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $55,499
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $793
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $120,685
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.25 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.25 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 97 responses
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    • After-Prom
      19%
    • Showing up in specific attire to each sport game
      16%
    • Homecoming!
      16%
    • Prom
      15%
    • Teacher vs students
      12%
    • Marching Band
      5%
    • Powderpuff games
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,355
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    69%
    72%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    22:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $58,186
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16.3%
    52%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
    61%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,757/ year
    National
    $12,239
    74%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    When I moved from Illinois I thought making a change in schools was a good decision. But, coming to Lincoln I felt like I could’ve stayed where I was. My experience at the school wasn’t all that because the teachers were not good at covering all the criteria and it would always leave me confused. My last year there I decided to graduate early. It was so unprofessional how they didn’t have the early grad papers prepared so we couldn’t properly sign out for school. Which made it hard for the principal and vice principal know that the early grads have left. After graduation I didn’t receive my diploma. Which really topped it off for me because there were only two people who didn’t get there diplomas at the end. I was very disappointed because I worked so hard and I walk across the stage for my diploma not to be there because they forgot about it. Overall, I don’t recommend this school to anyone.
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    All my life until High School I have grown up with the same group of kids; preschool through 8th grade. I grew up in a Catholic school that teaches kids pre-school through 8th grade, 25 kids per room. Although that school taught me valuable lessons like family, faith, and friendships, I knew that it was time for a change. I had the chance to either go to Dowling Catholic High School or Lincoln. I had the chance to go to a school where I knew a lot of people, would challenge me and my faith, or a school where I knew nothing about . I decided that Lincoln would be the best choice, a place where I could get a new start. Since then, I have grown into what I believe is my best self, and I truly think that Lincoln has helped a lot due to its diversity, schooling systems, friends, and teachers.
    I like how Lincoln is socially active around the Southside. Lincoln shows us how to be respectful towards elderly people and our fellow classmates. Lincoln has so much diversity that it's amazing, you learn about other people's cultures and religions. Lincoln provides a variety of sports and activities there is something there for everyone.