Lincoln High School

1,578 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln High School, located at 701 S. 37th St. in Tacoma, Washington, is a historic institution that serves as a cornerstone of the Lincoln District community. Known for its iconic, castle-like architecture—specifically its distinctive towers—the school has been a landmark in Tacoma since it first opened in 1913. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its strong focus on community engagement, school spirit, and academic growth.

Beyond its physical presence, Lincoln High School is well-known for its vibrant culture and athletic programs. The school has gained national and international attention over the years, most notably through its cultural exchange programs and its reputation for fostering a tight-knit "Abes" (Abraham Lincoln) community. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and career-technical education paths, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce while maintaining a deep connection to the history and traditions of its surrounding neighborhood.

1,578

Total Students

83.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	535
Black	299
Asian	198
Two or More	200
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	104

Hispanic
535 (33.9 %)
Black
299 (18.9 %)
White
223 (14.1 %)
Two or More
200 (12.7 %)
Asian
198 (12.5 %)
Pacific Islander
104 (6.6 %)
American Indian
19 (1.2 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-6700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	287

* 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 9 413

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 342