At a glance
Reported students
704
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
Lincoln High School: 704 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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
- 720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Vincennes. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Vincennes Community School Corp. NCES reports 704 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 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 White (85.2%) and Black (4.7%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lincoln High School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.14 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 1 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
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.2%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Vincennes Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Learning Academy
High · Grades 06–12
117 reported students
George Rogers Clark School
Middle · Grades 06–08
626 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Francis Vigo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
154 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark School Middle · Vincennes Community School Corp | 06–08 | 626 | 0.2 mi |
| Little Alice Learning Center Other · Vincennes Community School Corp | PK–PK | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch Elementary · Vincennes Community School Corp | KG–05 | 413 | 1.4 mi |
| Francis Vigo Elementary School Elementary · Vincennes Community School Corp | PK–05 | 314 | 1.6 mi |
| Washington Learning Academy High · Vincennes Community School Corp | 06–12 | 117 | 2.3 mi |
| South Knox Middle-High School High · South Knox School Corp | 07–12 | 562 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
What grades does Lincoln High School serve?
Lincoln High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Vincennes Community School Corp.
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School reported 704 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 720 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 704 students and 47.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vincennes Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.2% 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 Lincoln High School in?
Lincoln High School is part of Vincennes Community School Corp, based in Vincennes, IN, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Rogers Clark School (0.2 mi), Little Alice Learning Center (1.1 mi), Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.