Lincoln High School

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Lincoln High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 S 37th St,  Tacoma, WA
Tacoma School District
4.0
4.0
1,627 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Pat Erwin
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
13.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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
62.2%
State Average
32.1%
Science
26.5%
State Average
25.1%
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
432:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
33.5%
Black
17.6%
Two or more races
16.6%
White
12.8%
Asian
12.1%
Native American
1.4%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
#12 Best HS For Athletes in Washington
Source: Niche

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 Washington 333 Students
Central Washington University 242 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 237 Students
Washington State University 235 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 227 Students
University of Puget Sound 203 Students
Eastern Washington University 176 Students
Seattle University 164 Students
Western Washington University 150 Students
Seattle Pacific University 133 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 81 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Biology 43 Students
Education 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 260 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/2/2025
The best parts of my experience is learning about the many different cultures throughout the and the resources given to students like tutoring and credit retrival. the worst part of my experience has to be the food and the fact we cant leave campus for food anymore.
4.0 Senior
5/29/2025
Lincoln is an extremely inclusive and culturally diverse school with an amazing staff. Having a first hand experience as a student who admittedly struggled with my mental health, I can honestly say that the support there is really heartwarming and no matter what they always want to see students excel and succeed.
5.0 Parent
6/3/2024
Lincoln High School is fabulous. They offer so many after programs. There are several sports to pick. The teachers are their for their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 other
5/25/2022
Our 4 children attended Lincoln & now all are college grads & in professional careers. We now have grandchildren attending & they are receiving a great educational experience. There are many advanced placement classes to choose from along with a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
5.0 student
6/19/2020
Great had a wonderful experience all 4 years
5.0 parent
11/12/2019
Absolutely amazing! I have heard nothing but positive and encouraging comments!!
1.0 parent
1/28/2015
Lincoln high school sucks! Just bc it's a low income neighborhood doesn't mean that education should also be dummed down.. There is not enough staff and to many unlocked doors for kids to walk off campus. I would avoid Lincoln all together!

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Lincoln High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tacoma, WA and is served by the Tacoma School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,627 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Lincoln High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $453,356. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maritime 253 Skills Center, Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) High School, Stadium High School, and more. Learn more about what Tacoma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lincoln High School.

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