Lincoln High School

alhs.jcboe.org

942 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located on Crescent Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a historic public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Jersey City Public Schools district, it plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs. The school is known for its diverse student body and its long-standing tradition of fostering school spirit through athletics and various student-led organizations.

In recent years, Lincoln High School has focused on preparing its students for post-secondary success by integrating career-readiness initiatives and academic support programs. The school provides a traditional high school experience while striving to adapt to the evolving educational needs of its urban population. By prioritizing student development and community engagement, Lincoln High School continues to serve as a cornerstone institution for families residing in the Jersey City area.

942

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	272
Black	582
Asian	36
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
582 (61.8 %)
Hispanic
272 (28.9 %)
White
41 (4.4 %)
Asian
36 (3.8 %)
Two or More
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jersey City Public Schools
Phone:	(201)915-6700
Website:	http://alhs.jcboe.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	942
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 287

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 158

Ungraded 23