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#2289 of 2,846 schools in PA

Lincoln HS

High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3201 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

  • Math 14% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 58.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate58%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism51.3%

Students at Lincoln HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln HS 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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

$65,499

Median home value

$215,000

Median rent

$1,200/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·21 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
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
Father Judge High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–121.0 mi734Compare →
New Foundations CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.2 mi1,508Compare →
Northeast HSEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.7 mi3,264Compare →
Tacony Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–122.0 mi1,074Compare →

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.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#107 of 218
District spending per student
$18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln HS is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln HS

Lincoln HS is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 2,201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,289 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln HS

What grades does Lincoln HS serve?

Lincoln HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln HS?

Lincoln HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln HS is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln HS rank in PA?

Lincoln HS ranks #2,289 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lincoln HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln HS has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln HS a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln HS a Title I school?

No, Lincoln HS is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Lincoln HS 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
2,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.3%
4-Year Graduation
58.0%
Area population (ZIP 19136)
35,898
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 19136; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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