Abraham Lincoln High

1,590 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located in the Lincoln/Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus is deeply rooted in the history of the surrounding area. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, which include competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant campus culture and its commitment to student development both inside and outside the classroom. By fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement alongside personal growth, Lincoln High attracts families looking for a traditional yet dynamic high school experience in the heart of San Jose. Its location near downtown provides students with unique opportunities to engage with the broader city community, further enriching the educational experience provided by the school's dedicated faculty and staff.

1,590

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	1,200
Black	58
Asian	85
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,200 (75.6%)
White
181 (11.4%)
Asian
85 (5.4%)
Two or More
60 (3.8%)
Black
58 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
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 Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	158

* 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 9 382

Grade 10 433

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 375