Lincoln High School - 02

www.sf.k12.sd.us

1,954 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is one of the primary secondary institutions within the Sioux Falls School District. As a large public high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education, and a wide array of elective options. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing students with a robust foundation to prepare for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Beyond its academic programming, Lincoln High School is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, competitive clubs, and student organizations, which foster a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student development, Lincoln High School remains a central pillar of the Sioux Falls educational community, striving to empower its students to succeed in a global society.

1,954

Total Students

118.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,285
Hispanic	262
Black	158
Asian	36
Two or More	140
American Indian	69
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,285 (65.8%)
Hispanic
262 (13.4%)
Black
158 (8.1%)
Two or More
140 (7.2%)
American Indian
69 (3.5%)
Asian
36 (1.8%)
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:	Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Phone:	(605)367-7990
Website:	http://www.sf.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 9 575

Grade 10 545

Grade 11 422

Grade 12 412