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#2197 of 3,192 schools in MI

Lincoln Park High School

High School · Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Lincoln Park, MI

A Lincoln Park School District of the City of high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1701 CHAMPAIGN RD, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation7.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$19,564
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at Lincoln Park High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
26%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Park 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 Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,460/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), 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

$57,183

Median home value

$117,400

Median rent

$972/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cabrini High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.1 mi199Compare →
Mixter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8121.2 mi42Compare →
Inter-city Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–121.7 mi313Compare →
Allen Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.9 mi1,136Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 10
District spending per student
$19,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln Park High School is listed in Lincoln Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Park High School

Lincoln Park High School is a public high school in Lincoln Park, MI, part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,197 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Park High School

What grades does Lincoln Park High School serve?

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

How many students attend Lincoln Park High School?

Lincoln Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Park High School rank in MI?

Lincoln Park High School ranks #2,197 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lincoln Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Park High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lincoln Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

84.4% of students at Lincoln Park 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
1,391
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 48146)
39,511
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 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.
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 48146; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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