Lincoln High School

www.pps.net/schools/lincoln

1,525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is one of the oldest and most prestigious high schools in the Portland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic programming, which includes a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum that prepares students for higher education. Beyond academics, Lincoln has a long-standing reputation for excellence in extracurricular activities, particularly in its competitive athletics programs and an award-winning performing arts department.

The school recently underwent a major campus modernization, resulting in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support 21st-century learning environments, collaborative workspaces, and advanced technology. Situated near the heart of downtown Portland, Lincoln leverages its urban location to provide students with unique community engagement opportunities and a vibrant school culture. It remains a focal point for the community, balancing a rich historical legacy with a forward-thinking approach to student development and college readiness.

1,525

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	950
Hispanic	167
Black	44
Asian	150
Two or More	188
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
950 (63.1 %)
Two or More
188 (12.5 %)
Hispanic
167 (11.1 %)
Asian
150 (10.0 %)
Black
44 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5200
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/lincoln
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	676
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 9 391

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 381

Grade 12 367