Lincoln HS

3201 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136

2,472 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located on Ryan Avenue in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution offers a traditional comprehensive high school curriculum, supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is a prominent fixture in the local community, historically recognized for its long-standing traditions and its role in serving the diverse student population of Northeast Philadelphia. In recent years, the administration has focused on initiatives aimed at academic improvement, fostering a supportive school culture, and enhancing college and career readiness. While navigating the challenges inherent to a large urban school district, Lincoln HS continues to strive toward providing its students with a well-rounded educational experience through a combination of core academics and specialized programming.

2,472

Total Students

117.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	1,024
Black	748
Asian	200
Two or More	119
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,024 (41.4%)
Black
748 (30.3%)
White
367 (14.8%)
Asian
200 (8.1%)
Two or More
119 (4.8%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)

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:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3309
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Grade 9 760

Grade 10 696

Grade 11 468

Grade 12 496