Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School serves 1,529 students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, Washington, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1 across 81 full-time equivalent teachers. Located at 701 S 37th Street, this regular public school has room for academic growth, currently ranking in the 24th percentile among Washington's high schools. The school's academic performance shows 42% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across grade levels, indicating opportunities for continued improvement in student achievement.

With its substantial enrollment, Lincoln High School offers the benefits of a larger school environment while maintaining manageable class sizes for meaningful student-teacher interactions. The school serves the 98418 ZIP code area, where families have a median household income of $73,264 and median home values of $346,300. This diverse community of over 10,000 residents includes 20% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 12.7%.

The neighborhood reflects a working-class character with growing economic stability. Lincoln High School operates within Tacoma's mid-size city environment, providing students access to urban resources and opportunities while serving a community that values educational advancement and family stability.