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4777 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113-2071
Summary
Lincoln High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 30th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 13.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 13.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,178/1,596 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,048/1,596 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,487 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,337 (89.9%) |
| English Learners | 362 (24.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.0 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 8.8 points over the full period.
•Math +8.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
30.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,178 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 22% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
13.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,048 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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. 27 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lincoln High rank in California?
Lincoln High ranks No. 1,178 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,048 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. 25 in reading and No. 20 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.8% meet the reading standard and 13.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lincoln High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Lincoln High is No. 36 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Lincoln High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Lincoln High is No. 84 in reading and No. 79 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln HighThis school | 13.6% | 30.3% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
