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Lincoln High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Multnomah County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Portland, OR
  • 283 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Lincoln High School is a highly rated, public school located in Portland, OR. It has 1,698 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
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    (503) 916-5200
    1600 SW Salmon St
    Portland, OR 97205

    Lincoln High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    88%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    68%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1320
    389 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    251 responses
    AP Enrollment
    0%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $50,389
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $968
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $451,837
    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
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.34 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.34 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 89 responses
    Report
    • Colors Wars
      28%
    • Cross-Town Clash
      15%
    • School Dances
      13%
    • Senior Assembly
      10%
    • Theater productions
      9%
    • College Decision Day
      6%
    • Love grams
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,698
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    12%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $64,605
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.4%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.47 responses
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.47 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.47 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,434/ year
    National
    $12,239
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    Lincoln High School Reviews

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    Lincoln High School is a fantastic academic school with an excellent IB program. All of the IB classes are challenging, prepare students for college, and event give them the opportunity to enter college as sophomores.
    Lincoln teachers tend to be great about giving students more personalized help, and are generally very passionate about the subjects they are teaching.
    Lincoln also has a many of clubs, easily catering to most students. If there is not a club that quite fits their niche, students can create one! The only true downside to the school is the intense academic culture in some parts of the school that puts pressure on students to get stellar grades, do community service, participate in clubs, and do sports. It can be very stressful if one does not know themselves and stick within the boundaries of their abilities!
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    My last 3 years at Lincoln High School, I have built tremendous relationships with students and teachers that have helped me succeed in the highly competitive academic atmosphere. The best part of Lincoln is the overwhelming amount of support within the school. This includes after school tutoring, racial alliance clubs, amazing counselors and mediators, that gives every student the opportunity to thrive. Excited for my senior year!
    Lincoln High school had a fantastic language department and history department. The teachers in those departments are fantastic and they truly care about their students, both in and out of the classroom. The classes at Lincoln are incredible, some of my favorite classes I took were Critical Race Studies, American Sign Language, Queer History, Anthropology, and Forensics. You get a in depth and liberal education that strays from the common narrative textbooks try to perpetuate. My high school classes at Lincoln are 100% better and more challenging than my college classes at The New School, and I miss my favorite teachers. In addition to my academic experience, my social experience at Lincoln was great as well. Football games and color wars are some of my fondest in school memories. While there are many great things about Lincoln, it does lack in its diversity as it is the whitest school in Portland Oregon.