Lincoln High School is a public junior and senior high school in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school in the Ellwood City Area School District. It enrolls 672 students. School colors are blue and white.
Serving 682 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 682 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1705 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, Laurel High School, Mohawk Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School?
682 students attend Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School?
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.
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