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#1731 of 2,105 schools in WI

Lincoln High

High School · Manitowoc School District · Manitowoc, WI

A Manitowoc School District high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1433 S 8th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2021)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$14,892
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Lincoln High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln High 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,181/100K

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

$65,188

Median home value

$159,500

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
13.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·140 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·13 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manitowoc Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private9–123.1 mi216Compare →
Mckinley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–123.1 mi93Compare →
Roncalli High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private9–123.5 mi239Compare →

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.

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

Manitowoc School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 11
District spending per student
$14,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lincoln High is listed in Manitowoc School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln High

Lincoln High is a public high school in Manitowoc, WI, part of Manitowoc School District, serving approximately 1,455 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,731 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln High

What grades does Lincoln High serve?

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

How many students attend Lincoln High?

Lincoln High has an enrollment of approximately 1,455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln High rank in WI?

Lincoln High ranks #1,731 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Lincoln High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lincoln High a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln High a Title I school?

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

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

46.2% of students at Lincoln High 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
1,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Manitowoc County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 54220)
40,739
Area average commute
18 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 · 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 54220; 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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