Lincoln High School is a public high school located in Tallahassee, Florida. It is part of the Leon County Schools district. Lincoln High School offers an accelerated Advanced Placement program. In 2010, Newsweek ranked Lincoln High School as one of the top 100 high schools in the United States.
Serving 1,822 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,822 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lincoln High School's student population of 1,822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,822 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1944 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
10%
38%
Black
36%
21%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leon School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #1944 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon High School, Lawton Chiles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,822 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lincoln High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
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 Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lincoln High School offer ?
Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln High School part of?
Lincoln High School is part of Leon School District.
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