Lincoln High

www.lincoln.sandiegounified.org/

1,487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located in the Mountain View neighborhood of San Diego, is a historic institution that serves as a central pillar of its community. Operating under the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its "Hornet" pride and a deep-rooted legacy that dates back to its founding in 1949. The campus underwent a major modernization effort in 2007, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility that provides students with modern classrooms, advanced athletic fields, and specialized spaces designed to support a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience.

Academically, Lincoln High offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and various enrichment opportunities aimed at preparing students for college and career success. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student leadership, community engagement, and cultural identity. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to student wellness and community involvement, Lincoln High continues to strive toward empowering its diverse student body to achieve excellence and become active contributors to society.

1,487

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	1,019
Black	288
Asian	72
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
1,019 (68.6%)
Black
288 (19.4%)
Asian
72 (4.8%)
Two or More
70 (4.7%)
White
21 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)266-6500
Website:	http://www.lincoln.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 322

Grade 10 395

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 402