- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Lincoln Hs
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899003845
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Hs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #36 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Hs has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lincoln Hs held near 2,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.6 → 163.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421899003845 · Philadelphia, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,472 enr · 17:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Lincoln Hs held near 2,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.6 → 163.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- This school
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- Washington Geo
Washington George Hs
1,755 students
What this shows Lincoln Hs reports 2,472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Hs compares
Lincoln Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,472 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,472
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 283 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 30.3%
White 14.8%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Lincoln Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington George Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Academy at Palumbo
Standard public school
1,225 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Hs
How many students attend Lincoln Hs?
Lincoln Hs has 2,472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 2,207 (2022-23) → 2,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Hs is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Hs?
99.9% of students at Lincoln Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Hs?
Lincoln Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Hs rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Hs ranks #36 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Lincoln Hs, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Central Hs (2,329 students), and Northeast Community Propel Academy (1,783 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.