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Sioux Falls School District

Lincoln High School

#2 in Best High Schools for STEM in South Dakota
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 201 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Lincoln High School is a highly rated, public school located in Sioux Falls, SD. It has 1,979 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 63% in reading.
    Address
    2900 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Telephone
    (605) 367-7990
    Website
    sf.k12.sd.us

    Lincoln High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    63%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    43%
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
    Average SAT
    1330
    55 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    356 responses
    AP Enrollment
    24%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $56,714
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $771
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $168,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 64 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week
      20%
    • Football Games
      16%
    • Plays/Musicals
      13%
    • Prom
      11%
    • Variety Show
      9%
    • Spinsters
      9%
    • Chicken dinner
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,979
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    29%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.24 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.24 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.24 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,306
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.5%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.29 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.29 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.29 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,089/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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    Lincoln High School Reviews

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    Lincoln High School has been an up and down experience for me. From year to year we have had changes in faculty, and administration; it has made it hard while transitioning through all my years in school. We have had two principles within my three years of school, which has brought big changes each time. I have appreciated and learned to adjust to both teachers. This year we also had three new assistant principles enter our school; having an all new staff has challenged students, but it has brought new excitements to Lincoln! Overall, my experience has been sub par. It has not been bad or great, but just an in between. I have had amazing experiences with music and academics here, but socializing has been hard. It is a very popular school, there is cliques and parties. Things I do not feel comfortable around; it has been one of the biggest challenges. I would appreciate changes being made in the student culture area, as well as the administration.
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    Lincoln overall was and is a great high school to attend too. The atmosphere is very comforting and the students all work very well together. Every school is going to have it's up and downs with other students, teachers or other faculty. However, my favorite part about Lincoln was that they do a lot of things to get kids involved and offer many opportunities. I entered the public system in ninth grade and I have been offered many things to get involved in. I love being a student that represents the Patriots!
    Lincoln provides a very good experience in terms of academics. Many other schools around the area don't have as many opportunities in terms of being able to take AP classes and accelerated/honors classes. Almost every AP class that is worth taking and counts towards college credit is offered at Lincoln, even AP classes in the arts such as AP Music Theory and AP Photo. As being in the middle of the midwest, the diversity isn't great if that's what you're looking for. Lincoln's art programs are all thriving with well-developed teachers teaching them. Both the band directors and choir teachers have been in the program for years and the orchestra teacher has a doctorate. The athletics department is also doing very well. The coaches lead well and have been doing well in track and cross country, getting better at football, etc.