Lincoln High School is a public high school in Seattle, Washington, part of the Seattle Public Schools district and named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. It is Seattle Public School's oldest operating high school. The school initially opened in 1907.
Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Lincoln High School's student population of 1,697 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Campus Size
6.72 acres
Lincoln High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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What is Lincoln High School's ranking?
Lincoln High School is ranked #55 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lincoln High School often compared to?
Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballard High School, Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln High School is 98%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
1,697 students attend Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lincoln High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln High School located?
Lincoln High School is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Wallingford.
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