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#681 of 719 schools in ID
Lincoln High School
High School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District high school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3175 EAST LINCOLN ROAD, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho Falls), 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
$75,870
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Bonneville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,152 | Compare → |
| Praxium Mastery AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Special Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bonneville Joint District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #24 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln High School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a public high school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 136 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln High School
What grades does Lincoln High School serve?
Lincoln High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 15.1:1. 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 ID?
Lincoln High School ranks #681 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
36.8% 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.7%
- Phone
- (208) 525-4447
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83401)
- 47,170
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 · 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.
- 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 83401; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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