- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ypsilanti, MI
Lincoln Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262157005855
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157005855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lincoln Senior High School held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 262157005855 · Ypsilanti, MI High · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 16.9:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (712 students)
Lincoln Senior High School held near 888 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- Brick Elementa
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- Childs Element
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- Lcs Virtual Ac 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Lincoln Senior High School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Senior High School compares
Lincoln Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Lincoln Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brick Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Childs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lcs Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Ypsilanti
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Actech High School
Standard public school
459 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education
Alternative education program
386 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Arbor Preparatory High School
Standard public school
278 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti Stemm Middle College
Standard public school
108 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus
Alternative education program
34 students 34:1 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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Senior High School
How many students attend Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has 810 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Senior High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Senior High School?
42.3% of students at Lincoln Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Senior High School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Senior High School?
Lincoln Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Lincoln Senior High School, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Middle School (712 students), Brick Elementary School (500 students), and Childs Elementary School (493 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.