Abraham Lincoln High

Abraham Lincoln High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
555 Dana Ave,  San Jose, CA
San Jose Unified School District
3.8
4.0
1,684 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matthew Hewitson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
34.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Hispanic
76.2%
White
11.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San José State University 446 Students
University of California - Berkeley 279 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 273 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 262 Students
San Francisco State University 254 Students
University of California - Davis 249 Students
University of California - San Diego 236 Students
San Diego State University 217 Students
Santa Clara University 207 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 197 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Biology 95 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Sociology 36 Students
Political Science and Government 32 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 285 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/13/2025
Abraham Lincoln is a very diverse and opportunity rich school if you are on a high level track you will have very good AP teachers and if you are not the teachers are still good but less helpfull.
5.0 Sophomore
9/19/2024
It's so much fun and I look forward to going to school. It's a great community and I love my teachers and friends and enjoy learning
4.0 Senior
5/23/2024
I loved Lincoln because they are so involved in the performing arts. The admin can be annoying sometimes and they don't really do anything if you have a problem with the school or another student.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
1.0 student
4/6/2023
The administration in this school is ridiculous and incompetent. I was getting bullied in January to the point I got into a fight. It was 1:1 but then the girls friends jumped in after the teacher came they ran away. I stayed and went to the office to take responsibility for my actions. Of course I...
5.0 teacher
6/25/2022
Abraham Lincoln American academy is a place to be,fun learning all the way
2.0 other
6/4/2020
Lots of people smoke in the toilets and bathrooms and a few buildings need infrastructure updates, the rest is fine.
5.0 parent
12/14/2018
Abraham Lincoln High absolutely amazing! The performing arts are spectacular, and the school also has an excellent academic program. Go Lions!

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Abraham Lincoln High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, CA and is served by the San Jose Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,684 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Abraham Lincoln High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $2,048,489. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middle College High School, Del Mar High School, Boynton High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abraham Lincoln High.

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