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#1394 of 1,815 schools in CO

Abraham Lincoln High School

High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO

A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2285 SOUTH FEDERAL BOULEVARD, Denver, CO 80219

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism60.5%

Students at Abraham Lincoln High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
9%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
7%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Abraham Lincoln High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,773/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,325

Median home value

$426,200

Median rent

$1,464/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Respect AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.1 mi106Compare →
Excel AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.6 mi264Compare →
Kunsmiller Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.0K–120.7 mi789Compare →
Humanex AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private6–120.9 mi40Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C

Schools in district
197
Rank in district
#165 of 196
District spending per student
$17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abraham Lincoln High School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abraham Lincoln High School

Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 992 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,394 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abraham Lincoln High School

What grades does Abraham Lincoln High School serve?

Abraham Lincoln High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?

Abraham Lincoln High School has an enrollment of approximately 992 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abraham Lincoln High School rank in CO?

Abraham Lincoln High School ranks #1,394 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Abraham Lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Abraham Lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abraham Lincoln High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Lincoln High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Abraham Lincoln High School a charter school?

No, Abraham Lincoln High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abraham Lincoln High School a Title I school?

No, Abraham Lincoln High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Lincoln High School?

89.0% of students at Abraham Lincoln High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
992
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.5%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 80219)
60,095
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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