Serving 1,358 students in grades 9-12, Abraham Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abraham Lincoln High School's student population of 1,358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Mascot
Lynx
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Calendar
School Colors
Crimson and Blue
School Rankings
Abraham Lincoln High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abraham Lincoln High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln High School's ranking?
Abraham Lincoln High School is ranked #1108 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Abraham Lincoln High School often compared to?
Abraham Lincoln High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson High School, Lewis Central Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School?
The graduation rate of Abraham Lincoln High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Abraham Lincoln High School?
1,358 students attend Abraham Lincoln High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Abraham Lincoln High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abraham Lincoln High School?
Abraham Lincoln High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abraham Lincoln High School offer ?
Abraham Lincoln High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abraham Lincoln High School part of?
Abraham Lincoln High School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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