Abraham Lincoln High School

Abraham Lincoln High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1205 Bonham St,  Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs Community School District
3.6
3.2
1,358 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
31.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
46.2%
Science
39.7%
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
200:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
White
75%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
3.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 226 Students
Iowa State University 222 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 150 Students
Iowa Western Community College 132 Students
University of Northern Iowa 91 Students
Creighton University 79 Students
Drake University 69 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 64 Students
University of South Dakota 54 Students
Simpson College 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 69 Students
Business 55 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Education 22 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Criminology 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 199 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/22/2025
I absolutely loved Abraham Lincoln, I'm so happy to of attended and I still feel the pride of going there.
4.0 Alum
5/7/2024
It was a fairly average high school experience, but more than anything I wish there was more about college readiness, also the academics there are way easier and the grading is not strict at all.
3.0 Senior
2/27/2021
average school not much else to say on it not much done special not much done above average no distinction from anywhere else
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/25/2021
This school makes my child miserable she comes home every day reporting bullying and the school has not proved to me to do anything about the situation. The teachers are good people but the district is not trying hard enough.
5.0 parent
12/13/2017
My student has attended Abraham Lincoln all 4 years and during that time she has had a fair number of difficulties. The teachers have always been supportive as have the rest of the faculty and many of them who she no longer has daily interactions with still seek her out to see how she's doing. She's...
2.0 other
1/18/2017
If you strive for mediocrity this is the place for you. The staff are nice and students are generally okayish. However, the education is lackluster. AL does not prepare students for college or even life beyond high school. Although, many advanced courses are offered they are not taught in a very adv...
5.0 parent
3/6/2013
This school has excellent teachers and challenging academic programs. If you have an exceptional child you want them to have an exceptional education and A.L. provided that for our son. We sent open enrolled him from a suburban district because their academic programs did not offer the challenge req...

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Abraham Lincoln High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Council Bluffs, IA and is served by the Council Bluffs Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,358 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Abraham Lincoln High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $214,139. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lewis Central Senior High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, Saint Albert Catholic, and more. Learn more about what Council Bluffs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abraham Lincoln High School.

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