Abraham Lincoln High

1,693 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located in the Lincoln/Rose Garden neighborhood of San Jose, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, the campus is deeply rooted in the history of the surrounding area. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, which include competitive athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant campus culture and its commitment to student development both inside and outside the classroom. By fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement alongside personal growth, Lincoln High attracts families looking for a traditional yet dynamic high school experience in the heart of San Jose. Its location near downtown provides students with unique opportunities to engage with the broader city community, further enriching the educational experience provided by the school's dedicated faculty and staff.

1,693

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	1,290
Black	52
Asian	91
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,290 (76.2 %)
White
191 (11.3 %)
Asian
91 (5.4 %)
Two or More
63 (3.7 %)
Black
52 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
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 Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	158

* 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 9 437

Grade 10 419

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 411