East Lincoln High

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/elhs_web_page/index.htm

1,047 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Lincoln High School, located in Denver, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Lincoln County Schools district. Situated along Highway 73, the school acts as a focal point for the local Denver community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Lincoln County area, fostering a strong sense of community spirit among its students, faculty, and local families. As a hub for the region’s youth, East Lincoln High focuses on cultivating both academic excellence and character development, aiming to equip graduates with the skills necessary to contribute positively to society. Through its commitment to local education standards and student engagement, the school continues to play a vital role in the long-term growth and development of the Denver, NC region.

1,047

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lincoln High
Demographic	Student Count
White	790
Hispanic	87
Black	85
Asian	20
Two or More	63
American Indian	2

White
790 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
87 (8.3 %)
Black
85 (8.1 %)
Two or More
63 (6.0 %)
Asian
20 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)736-1860
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/elhs_web_page/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 9 301

Grade 10 262

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 234