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#864 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 48% in state

Lincoln High School

High School · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Fort Morgan, CO

A School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

230 WALNUT STREET, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • <50% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
District spending per student$11,966

Students at Lincoln High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,317/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Morgan), 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

$72,500

Median home value

$318,100

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Innovative Connections High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.810–120.4 mi37Compare →
Fort Morgan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.2 mi910Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$11,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln High School is listed in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Fort Morgan, CO, part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln High School

What grades does Lincoln High School serve?

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

How many students attend Lincoln High School?

Lincoln High School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln High School rank in CO?

Lincoln High School ranks #864 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Lincoln High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lincoln High School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.7% of students at 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
39
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Town
County
Morgan County
4-Year Graduation
<50%
Area population (ZIP 80701)
16,800
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
36.3
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 80701; 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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