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Lincoln High School

High School · Gahanna-jefferson City · Gahanna, OH

A Gahanna-jefferson City high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

140 S Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$14,473
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Lincoln High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 60% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,087/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gahanna), 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

$92,271

Median home value

$282,800

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

50.2%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·63 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
The Columbus AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.3 mi1,081Compare →
Ohio Construction AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.99–122.8 mi117Compare →
Columbus Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–123.0 mi200Compare →
Mifflin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.09–123.5 mi728Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Gahanna-jefferson City

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#11 of 12
District spending per student
$14,473NCES 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 Gahanna-Jefferson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Gahanna, OH, part of Gahanna-jefferson City, serving approximately 2,443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% 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 2,443 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 21.1:1. 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 OH?

Lincoln High School ranks #2,128 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Lincoln High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Lincoln High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% 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?

24.0% 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
2,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 43230)
59,522
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
36.7
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 43230; 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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