Lincoln High

www.lincoln.sandiegounified.org/

1,407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located in the Mountain View neighborhood of San Diego, is a historic institution that serves as a central pillar of its community. Operating under the San Diego Unified School District, the school is known for its "Hornet" pride and a deep-rooted legacy that dates back to its founding in 1949. The campus underwent a major modernization effort in 2007, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility that provides students with modern classrooms, advanced athletic fields, and specialized spaces designed to support a comprehensive academic and extracurricular experience.

Academically, Lincoln High offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and various enrichment opportunities aimed at preparing students for college and career success. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student leadership, community engagement, and cultural identity. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a commitment to student wellness and community involvement, Lincoln High continues to strive toward empowering its diverse student body to achieve excellence and become active contributors to society.

1,407

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	976
Black	272
Asian	53
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
976 (69.5 %)
Black
272 (19.4 %)
Two or More
61 (4.3 %)
Asian
53 (3.8 %)
White
28 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)266-6500
Website:	http://www.lincoln.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* 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 9 318

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 396

Grade 12 340