Serving 1,392 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John Adams Academy - Lincoln ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Adams Academy - Lincoln's student population of 1,392 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
John Adams Academy - Lincoln ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Academy - Lincoln is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2983 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Academy - Lincoln's ranking?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln is ranked #2983 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Adams Academy - Lincoln?
The graduation rate of John Adams Academy - Lincoln is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Adams Academy - Lincoln?
1,392 students attend John Adams Academy - Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Adams Academy - Lincoln students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Adams Academy - Lincoln?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Adams Academy - Lincoln offer ?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John Adams Academy - Lincoln part of?
John Adams Academy - Lincoln is part of John Adams Academy - Lincoln School District.
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