At a glance
Reported students
1,590
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Abraham Lincoln High: 1,590 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22:1
What the reported data says about Abraham Lincoln High
Abraham Lincoln High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Jose. It is one of 41 current school records connected to San Jose Unified. NCES reports 1,590 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.5%) and White (11.4%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Abraham Lincoln High
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.4%
- Hispanic75.5%
- Black3.6%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Jose Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willow Glen High
High · Grades 09–12
1,543 reported students
Leland High
High · Grades 09–12
1,471 reported students
Pioneer High
High · Grades 09–12
1,393 reported students
San Jose High
High · Grades 09–12
874 reported students
Gunderson High
High · Grades 09–12
744 reported students
Liberty Alternative
High · Grades 06–12
274 reported students
Public schools near Abraham Lincoln High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar High High · Campbell Union High | 09–12 | 1,350 | 1.7 mi |
| Boynton High High · Campbell Union High | 09–12 | 163 | 2.7 mi |
| Willow Glen High High · San Jose Unified | 09–12 | 1,543 | 2.9 mi |
| San Jose High High · San Jose Unified | 09–12 | 874 | 3.2 mi |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter High · Charter · San Jose Conservation Corps Charter District | 12–12 | 158 | 3.4 mi |
| Santa Clara High High · Santa Clara Unified | 09–12 | 1,663 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Abraham Lincoln High
What grades does Abraham Lincoln High serve?
Abraham Lincoln High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Jose Unified.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High?
Abraham Lincoln High reported 1,590 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,673 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Abraham Lincoln High?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 1,590 students and 80.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Abraham Lincoln High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Abraham Lincoln High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Jose Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Abraham Lincoln High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Abraham Lincoln High in?
Abraham Lincoln High is part of San Jose Unified, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Abraham Lincoln High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Mar High (1.7 mi), Boynton High (2.7 mi), Willow Glen High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.