- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jersey City, NJ
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340783002776
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Lincoln High School shrank from 942 students in 2022-23 to 877 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 340783002776 · Jersey City, NJ High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 12.8:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Lincoln High School shrank from 942 students in 2022-23 to 877 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school
Lincoln High School
767 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 103% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Jersey City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School?
60.2% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High School rank among high schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Lincoln High School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.