Summary
Lincoln High School is a small public school in the Walla Walla area serving grades 6–12, with 186 students, a 14.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and a student population facing high economic need, as 88.71% qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school is part of Walla Walla Public Schools and has a different profile from nearby comprehensive high schools because of its small size, broad grade span, and likely greater need for individualized support.
Academically, Lincoln remains one of Washington’s lowest-ranked schools, placing 366th of 396 schools, in the 8th percentile, in 2025–26. This was an improvement from the 1st percentile the previous year, but it still reflects significant challenges. English language arts proficiency was 16.67%, compared with 44.16% in the district and 52.81% statewide. Science proficiency was 31.58%, below the district’s 48.15% and the state’s 50.95%. Math results were suppressed, so they should be considered unknown rather than interpreted as zero. Lincoln’s ELA results were much lower than those at nearby Walla Walla High School and College Place High School, which reported ELA proficiency rates of 68.73% and 55.83%, respectively.
A major strength is graduation: Lincoln’s 2024–25 rate was 91.0%, above Washington’s 82.6% and only slightly below the district’s 93.2%. This contrast—strong completion rates but low test proficiency—is one of the school’s most important characteristics. Lincoln may provide effective credit tracking, flexible programming, or targeted student support, although the available data cannot determine which factors are responsible. Families should also note that the school’s small enrollment can make yearly percentages more volatile, and current school-specific dropout data are limited. Overall, Lincoln appears strongest in helping students finish high school, while literacy and broader academic achievement remain key areas for improvement.
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