At a glance
Reported students
1,954
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
118.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468.5
Lincoln High School - 02: 1,954 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. 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
- 1,889
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Lincoln High School - 02
Lincoln High School - 02 is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sioux Falls. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Sioux Falls School District 49-5. NCES reports 1,954 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 93.5 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 16.5:1, above the South Dakota median of 11.4:1 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 (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lincoln High School - 02
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 118.45 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 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.85
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.8%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black8.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.2%
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
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson High School - 67
High · Grades 09–12
1,888 reported students
Washington High School - 01
High · Grades 09–12
1,819 reported students
Roosevelt High School - 03
High · Grades 09–12
1,785 reported students
Community Campus - 41
High · Grades 12–12
77 reported students
Structured Teaching - 12
High · Grades 06–12
16 reported students
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
High · Grades 06–12
2 reported students
Public schools near Lincoln High School - 02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Search - Avera McKennan 07 High · East Dakota Educational Cooperative | 12–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Teachwell Thrive - 03 High · East Dakota Educational Cooperative | 12–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Teachwell Connect - 92 High · East Dakota Educational Cooperative | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Teachwell Academy High School - 01 High · East Dakota Educational Cooperative | 09–12 | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Community Campus - 41 High · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | 12–12 | 77 | 2.3 mi |
| Structured Teaching - 12 High · Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | 06–12 | 16 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School - 02
What grades does Lincoln High School - 02 serve?
Lincoln High School - 02 reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sioux Falls School District 49-5.
How many students attend Lincoln High School - 02?
Lincoln High School - 02 reported 1,954 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 180 South Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,889 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln High School - 02?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 1,954 students and 118.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lincoln High School - 02 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lincoln High School - 02 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Sioux Falls School District 49-5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lincoln High School - 02 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lincoln High School - 02 in?
Lincoln High School - 02 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5, based in Sioux Falls, SD, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lincoln High School - 02?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Project Search - Avera McKennan 07 (1 mi), Teachwell Thrive - 03 (1.6 mi), Teachwell Connect - 92 (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.