LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in SHINNSTON, WV with about 559 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serves as a central educational institution for students in the Harrison County School District. As a public high school, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for being a focal point of the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and the development of student character.

Beyond its academic offerings, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL maintains an active presence in local athletics and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school's culture. By offering a variety of sports teams, clubs, and service-oriented activities, the school encourages students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. Nestled in the small-town setting of Shinnston, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families collaborate to support the educational journey and personal growth of its student body.

For more information, contact LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL at (304) 326-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 JERRY TOTH DR
SHINNSTON, WV 26431
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LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SHINNSTON, WV with about 559 enrolled students. See other public high schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
559
Teachers:
37.51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 559 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.