Summary
Lincoln High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 2,201 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 473 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Lincoln High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania high schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 517 and 644 out of the state's high schools.
Lincoln High School's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 14.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 44.3% statewide and 25.1% in the Philadelphia City School District. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 65.0% to 87.9% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state and district averages, ranging from 1.4% to 8.9% in recent years.
When comparing Lincoln High School to nearby schools within the Philadelphia City School District, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower than its peers. For example, Swenson Arts and Technology High School and Washington George High School, which are both within a 5-mile radius of Lincoln High School, have higher Keystone Exam proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Additionally, the nearby Franklin Towne Charter High School, which is outside the Philadelphia City School District, outperforms Lincoln High School across multiple metrics, including Keystone Exam proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall state rankings.
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