Lincoln High in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

At a glance

Reported students

1,337

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

78.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

266.5

Lincoln High: 1,337 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

17.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. 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: 1,390
Teachers (FTE): 83.54
Student–teacher ratio: 16.6:1

What the reported data says about Lincoln High

Lincoln High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wisconsin Rapids. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Wisconsin Rapids School District. NCES reports 1,337 students for 2024–25.

Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 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 (81.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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

1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.06 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.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 40%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0.95
Psychologists (FTE): 1.35
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

White81.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Black1.8%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial4%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

River Cities High

High · Grades 09–12

77 reported students

Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

943 reported students

Woodside Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

354 reported students

Howe Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

336 reported students

Washington Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

322 reported students

Grant Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

267 reported students

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Public schools near 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
WRPS / Pitsch Early Learning Other · Wisconsin Rapids School District	PK–PK	208	0.7 mi
Grove Elementary Elementary · Wisconsin Rapids School District	PK–05	178	1 mi
River Cities High High · Wisconsin Rapids School District	09–12	77	1.9 mi
John Edwards High High · Port Edwards School District	09–12	144	3.4 mi
Nekoosa High High · Nekoosa School District	09–12	285	6.9 mi
Nekoosa Academy High · Nekoosa School District	09–12	23	6.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High

What grades does Lincoln High serve?

Lincoln High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Wisconsin Rapids School District.

How many students attend Lincoln High?

Lincoln High reported 1,337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,390 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lincoln High?

The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 1,337 students and 78.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lincoln High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lincoln High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wisconsin Rapids School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lincoln High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

40% 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 in?

Lincoln High is part of Wisconsin Rapids School District, based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lincoln High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include WRPS / Pitsch Early Learning (0.7 mi), Grove Elementary (1 mi), River Cities High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.