School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,468
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
121.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555
Lincoln High School: 2,468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Gahanna. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Gahanna-Jefferson City. NCES reports 2,468 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.7%) and Black (33.5%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lincoln High School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 121.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black33.5%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
18 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Gahanna-Jefferson City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gahanna Lincoln High School - OLS
High · Grades 10–12
15 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
730 reported students
Blacklick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
692 reported students
Gahanna East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
660 reported students
Gahanna South Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
653 reported students
Gahanna West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
608 reported students