Excellent
#49 of 302 schools in RI
Top 16% in state
Lincoln Senior High School
High School · Lincoln · Lincoln, RI
A high school in Lincoln, RI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Senior High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lincoln Senior 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), 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
$117,042
Median home value
$427,700
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,418 | Compare → |
| Davies Career-tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 888 | Compare → |
| The Spurwink SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 410 | 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.
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.
Lincoln
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Senior High School is listed in Lincoln; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Senior High School
Lincoln Senior High School is a public high school in Lincoln, RI, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 989 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Senior High School
What grades does Lincoln Senior High School serve?
Lincoln Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 989 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Senior High School rank in RI?
Lincoln Senior High School ranks #49 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Lincoln Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Senior High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lincoln Senior High School a charter school?
No, Lincoln Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lincoln Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Senior High School?
25.2% of students at Lincoln Senior 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
- 989
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (401) 334-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02865)
- 18,033
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 02865; 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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