Lincoln High School

2,468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located at 140 S. Hamilton Rd in Gahanna, Ohio, serves as the primary high school for the Gahanna-Jefferson Public School District. As a large, comprehensive institution, it is recognized for offering a robust academic environment that balances a wide array of college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for diverse post-graduation pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lincoln High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a strong sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student involvement, the school aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience that supports the development of its student body in the Gahanna community.

2,468

Total Students

119.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,252
Hispanic	178
Black	828
Asian	125
Two or More	73
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,252 (50.7%)
Black
828 (33.5%)
Hispanic
178 (7.2%)
Asian
125 (5.1%)
Two or More
73 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gahanna-Jefferson City
Phone:	(614)478-5500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	119.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 646

Grade 10 684

Grade 11 524

Grade 12 614