LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.

897 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy, located in the historic 18th and Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri, is a prestigious magnet school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Kansas City Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to college readiness. The school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state, emphasizing a challenging curriculum that includes an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses designed to prepare students for success in higher education.

Beyond its academic reputation, Lincoln Prep is known for its diverse student body and a strong school culture that fosters leadership and civic engagement. The school’s curriculum is complemented by a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By maintaining high expectations for its students and providing robust support systems, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy remains a centerpiece of the Kansas City educational community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded scholars and future leaders.

897

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	247
Black	367
Asian	45
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	13

Black
367 (40.9 %)
Hispanic
247 (27.5 %)
White
209 (23.3 %)
Asian
45 (5.0 %)
Two or More
13 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-3000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	997
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 278

Grade 10 218

Grade 11 198

Grade 12 203