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790 J Street, Lincoln, CA 95648-1614
Summary
Lincoln High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 596/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 709/1,596 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,184 |
| Low-Income Students | 499 (42.1%) |
| English Learners | 108 (9.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.0 points from last year and rose 15.2 points over the full period. Math fell 4.5 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
23.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lincoln High compare within the district?
Lincoln High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Western Placer Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lincoln High rank in California?
Lincoln High ranks No. 596 of 1,596 in reading and No. 709 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lincoln High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.7% meet the reading standard and 17.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lincoln High compare with other schools in Lincoln?
Lincoln High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Lincoln with 2026 results.
Explore schools in LincolnHow does Lincoln High compare with other schools in Placer County?
Lincoln High is No. 15 in both reading and math proficiency among the 17 9–12 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Placer CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln HighThis school | 23.8% | 59.1% |
| Twelve Bridges High | 37.7% | 59.7% |
