Enrollment
2,801
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stockton, CA
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062169002579
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #16 of 19
- high schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #16 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Lincoln Unified · California
NCES ID 062169002579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High
Lincoln High is a large high school in Stockton, California, enrolling 2,801 students.
At 22.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,801 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (15%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Lincoln Unified spends $12,746 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 39 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stockton's high schools, it stands alongside Edison High (2,355 students): Lincoln High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 22.4:1).
Lincoln Unified also operates Brookside (768 students) and Mable Barron (657 students) alongside Lincoln High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln High compares
Lincoln High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,801 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,801
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 39 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 15.3%
Asian 13.2%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Lincoln High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Unified, which includes Lincoln High.
$12,746
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 66.3%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mable Barron | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tully C. Knoles | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Stockton
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Edison High
Standard public school
2,355 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez High
Standard public school
2,021 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Bear Creek High
Standard public school
1,925 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Stagg Senior High
Standard public school
1,677 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Ronald E. Mcnair High
Standard public school
1,644 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Weston Ranch High
Standard public school
1,164 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 2,801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
45.1% of students at Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High rank among high schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #16 of 19 high schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is Lincoln High a good school?
Lincoln High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln Unified?
Besides Lincoln High, Lincoln Unified also operates Brookside (768 students), Mable Barron (657 students), and Tully C. Knoles (643 students). See the Lincoln Unified district page for the complete list.
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