Lincoln (Abraham) High

1,997 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, is a large, diverse public high school that has served the local community since its founding in 1940. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District, it is well-regarded for its robust academic environment, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and the specialized Academy of Finance. The school is known for its strong sense of spirit and community, bolstered by a comprehensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lincoln High is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school emphasizes preparing students for higher education and professional success through personalized counseling, career pathways, and mentorship opportunities. Its location in the Sunset provides students with a stable, neighborhood-focused setting, while its long-standing tradition of excellence makes it a prominent educational pillar in the San Francisco public school system.

1,997

Total Students

87.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln (Abraham) High
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	525
Black	99
Asian	1,024
Two or More	145
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	16

Asian
1,024 (51.3 %)
Hispanic
525 (26.3 %)
White
186 (9.3 %)
Two or More
145 (7.3 %)
Black
99 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (0.8 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)759-2700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,015
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* 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 9 491

Grade 10 516

Grade 11 501

Grade 12 489