North Lincoln High

2737 Lee Lawing Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092

(704)736-1969

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/NLHS/index.htm

1,126 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Lincoln High School, located in Lincolnton, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Lincoln County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and various elective opportunities designed to meet the diverse interests of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, North Lincoln High maintains a strong culture of student engagement through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—notably recognized for its successful cross-country and track programs—alongside numerous clubs, service organizations, and arts programs that foster leadership and community spirit. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, North Lincoln High aims to prepare its graduates to be productive and responsible citizens in their post-secondary pursuits.

1,126

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	921
Hispanic	120
Black	30
Asian	9
Two or More	46

White
921 (81.8%)
Hispanic
120 (10.7%)
Two or More
46 (4.1%)
Black
30 (2.7%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)

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:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)736-1969
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/NLHS/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 253

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 261