Enrollment
2,468
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390469602720
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gahanna, Ohio, enrolling 2,468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,468 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 54 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gahanna-Jefferson City also operates Lincoln Elementary School (730 students) and Blacklick Elementary School (692 students) alongside Lincoln High School.
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 School compares
Lincoln High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gahanna-Jefferson City, which includes Lincoln High School.
$13,249
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 15.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,468 students)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lincoln High School a good school?
Lincoln High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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