Abraham Lincoln High School

1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

1,399 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Lincoln High School, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a prominent secondary institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. With a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school offers a wide array of core curriculum classes alongside various elective opportunities designed to cater to student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond academics, Abraham Lincoln High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school encourages student participation in a variety of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which helps foster school spirit and build a strong sense of community. By emphasizing a supportive environment and active student engagement, the school strives to uphold its namesake’s legacy of excellence and integrity, ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped to make positive contributions to their community and society at large.

1,399

Total Students

87.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,049
Hispanic	225
Black	46
Asian	20
Two or More	45
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,049 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
225 (16.1 %)
Black
46 (3.3 %)
Two or More
45 (3.2 %)
Asian
20 (1.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6481
Website:	http://www.cb-schools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 9 343

Grade 10 331

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 359