- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gahanna, OH
Lincoln High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390469602720
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Gahanna · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Gahanna, OH.
School address
District: Gahanna-Jefferson City · Ohio
NCES ID 390469602720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Lincoln High School held near 2,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.7 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+80 students YoY 390469602720 · Gahanna, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,468 enr · 20.7:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (730 students)
Lincoln High School held near 2,443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.7 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln High School
2,468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 730
Lincoln Elementary School
730 students
- Blacklick Elem 692
Blacklick Elementary School
692 students
- Gahanna East M 660
Gahanna East Middle School
660 students
- Gahanna South 653
Gahanna South Middle School
653 students
- Gahanna West M 608
Gahanna West Middle School
608 students
What this shows Lincoln High School reports 2,468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High School compares
Lincoln High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,468 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,468
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Lincoln High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gahanna-Jefferson City reports $14,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blacklick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gahanna East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahanna South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gahanna West Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High School
How many students attend Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has 2,468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gahanna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,363 (2022-23) → 2,443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High School?
17.8% of students at Lincoln High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Gahanna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High School?
Lincoln High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Gahanna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Gahanna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gahanna on the city page.
What other schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Besides Lincoln High School, Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln Elementary School (730 students), Blacklick Elementary School (692 students), and Gahanna East Middle School (660 students). See the Gahanna-Jefferson City district page for the complete list.