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Abraham Lincoln High School

Public | 9-12 | 1930 students

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Posted April 9, 2012

I was a former student at Lincoln and i think the school could be better mainly because the teachers and staff only care about the good straight a students and they just kick out the students with problems instead of consulting with them and find out why they are doing bad so instead of helping students they just make them go to another school
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 30, 2010

This school is very bad. Mostly none of the teachers know the studentss and none of te students know what is going on. i think that the students at that school only go to that school to mess around and make problems.!!!!!!!


Posted April 23, 2010

I think this is an excellent school because it helps alot of students learn alot of things theyve never learn beforee!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 16, 2009

this is a great school based on sports the teams here are magnificent, but more in academics on attendance and getting the assigned work done. Lincoln is the place to be!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2009

The educators and staff at this school have really come together to refocus and committ to giving the students the best they can regardless of the students background
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2009

I use to go to lincoln and i tough it was a great school. there are nice people and great dedicated teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 30, 2008

This school is going up fast i like how they are working their students im proud of them
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2008

Wow!!! Im just amazed at how this school has improved.Im a freshman their and I really like it.I think its one of the best schools in Denver.At Lincoln they expect everyone to go to college,and they also have a lot of opportunaties to get scholarships.If your planning to go to college and have a good life I recommend you go to lincoln.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2008

Lincoln High Is A good School they have so many things and help students on everything . Lincoln has No Gangs at all its well protected. I am a Former Student from Lincoln and this school is one of the best ever im happy i went there, get good grades you go to college Guaranteed!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 23, 2008

I very much dislike the school, they have gangs and i don't think the students there are too friendly. Not only is it bad on influences but there tests scores are not so good. I think it maybe a one of the top 3 worst schools ever! If you want your child to be safe and well eduacated then i do not recommend Lincoln High School.


Posted June 19, 2008

Lincoln is a pretty terrible school. There are lots of gangs in the school and most of the kids don't even care about their grades. This school has very low test scores and is probably one of the worst high schools in DPS. I went out of my way to get out, i wouldn't really recommend it if your searching for a good education.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 4, 2008

Like most Denver Public Schools, ALHS has its fair share of teachers who just get through the day. The administration can get wrapped up in competing for the district's funds and attention and forget that the students are individuals, not stereotypes or numbers. That being said, there are some fabulous teachers who will go the extra mile to challenge students who truly seek knowledge. A good education can be had here, but it must be student-driven.


Posted April 17, 2006

I think this school is decent in trying to provide a variety of courses for a student can take.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 23, 2006

I think this school is a very good school has great teachers that like to teach and has lots of sports to get involved in and the teachers is very respectful
—Submitted by Tish, a former student


Posted April 8, 2005

This school is the greatest school ever. It has a lot of teacher and parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2004

This school is really great. New leaders are born here. My two twin sisters graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and are proud of being Lancers. Now it is my turn. I'm a sophmore and I love Linconl, I think it is the best high school in DPS.
—Submitted by Cristina Galvan, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

504 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

504 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

504 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

404 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students11%
Female11%
Male12%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible11%
Reduced lunch eligible12%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch12%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities13%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable10%

Reading

All Students31%
Female35%
Male27%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible29%
Reduced lunch eligible48%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch38%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%

Writing

All Students16%
Female20%
Male13%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible16%
Reduced lunch eligible24%
Students with disabilities (IEP)3%
Students without disabilities18%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)5%
Language proficiency status - not applicable19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students13%
Female11%
Male14%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch12%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable10%

Reading

All Students35%
Female39%
Male32%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible49%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)3%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Science

All Students11%
Female8%
Male13%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible9%
Reduced lunch eligible18%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch18%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities12%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)1%
Language proficiency status - not applicable15%

Writing

All Students18%
Female25%
Male11%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligible27%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities20%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 89% 28%
White 4% 61%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 81%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2285 South Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
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