Abraham Lincoln High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

2285 SOUTH FEDERAL BOULEVARD
DENVER, CO 80219

986 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located in the Westwood neighborhood of Southwest Denver, is a cornerstone of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its deep roots in the local community. The school operates under the motto "Lancer Pride," fostering a culture that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular involvement, and preparation for life after graduation.

The school offers a broad array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide variety of varsity athletics and student clubs. By prioritizing both rigorous academics and social-emotional support, Abraham Lincoln High School strives to provide its students with the resources necessary to navigate higher education and the modern workforce, maintaining a strong focus on equity and student achievement within the Denver metropolitan area.

986

Total Students

65.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	843
Black	61
Asian	28
Two or More	7
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
843 (85.5 %)
Black
61 (6.2 %)
White
39 (4.0 %)
Asian
28 (2.8 %)
Two or More
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-5000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* 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 9 341

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 168