Lincoln High School

1,556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located at 701 S. 37th St. in Tacoma, Washington, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Lincoln District community. Known for its iconic, castle-like architecture—specifically its distinctive towers—the school has been a landmark in Tacoma since it first opened in 1913. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its strong focus on community engagement, school spirit, and academic growth.

Beyond its physical presence, Lincoln High School is well-known for its vibrant culture and athletic programs. The school has gained national and international attention over the years, most notably through its cultural exchange programs and its reputation for fostering a tight-knit "Abes" (Abraham Lincoln) community. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and career-technical education paths, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce while maintaining a deep connection to the history and traditions of its surrounding neighborhood.

1,556

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	522
Black	275
Asian	192
Two or More	240
American Indian	23
Pacific Islander	87

Hispanic
522 (33.5%)
Black
275 (17.7%)
Two or More
240 (15.4%)
White
217 (13.9%)
Asian
192 (12.3%)
Pacific Islander
87 (5.6%)
American Indian
23 (1.5%)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-6670
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	287

* 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 9 396

Grade 10 392

Grade 11 409

Grade 12 359