At a glance
Reported students
2,472
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
117.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Lincoln HS: 2,472 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 2,052
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln HS
Lincoln HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 2,472 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (41.4%) and Black (30.3%). English learners represent 25% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln HS
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 117.71 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 5 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
- 25%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White14.8%
- Hispanic41.4%
- Black30.3%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central HS
High · Grades 09–12
2,329 reported students
Washington George HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,755 reported students
Northeast HS
High · Grades 09–12
3,463 reported students
Fels Samuel HS
High · Grades 09–12
1,255 reported students
Academy at Palumbo
High · Grades 09–12
1,225 reported students
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
High · Grades 05–12
1,183 reported students