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Lincoln High School

Public | 9-12 | 1198 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 4, 2010

Lincoln is said t be Yonkers best kept secret...well, it should be a secret. Their are a lot of behavior problems, fghting, $ etc. stolen, most teachers are unimpressive, techers do NOT communicate with parents, and cutting is easy and frequent. The principal just makes excuses for teachers and such and says they do not HAVE to check or respond to email or return parent calls before or after school hours. Horrible experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2009

i think that school overall is an excellent school due to the fact they have extra curicular activities for evryones own personal interest


Posted September 23, 2009

Lincoln has many different classes.My favorites are forencic and music.Also chemistry
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 4, 2008

Lincoln is great. They offer many maijors,after school activities, and the teachers stay after school everyday to help with student needs and there is also saturday school for those who need help. Come to Lincoln You will love it. Lincoln is more than a school it is a best friend
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 27, 2007

Lincoln High School for me is the most diverse high school in this district. The school has everything from business to the arts to ROTC. All these magnets are held in very talented hands and they all work together magnificently. The teachers are great, but I have to say that the lunch needs improvment :P.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2006

I belive this school has the best academic programs. The availability of music, art, sports, and other activities are great. There could be more involvement with the parents.
—Submitted by Marie Mullings, a student


Posted December 24, 2005

I think Lincoln is a great school . Keep the good work lincoln students . I think all of you is doing a great job to keep the school up to number 1. Basketball team is winning . What a year all of you are great the teachers. I am so hapy . My children are blessed to such a great school. The teachers are marvelous. What else could a mother ask for her children. I am happy with lincoln perseverance in making the children disciplined and respectful. All the teachers are great and I think the principal is amazingly doing their job. What a school. Always striving to be on top . And without much effort you all are getting there. At last I don't think where Lincoln is at right now can be expressed in words. Perfect school, great teacher, graet discipline, amazing discipine. Basketball team is winning.
—Submitted by gertha ceus, a parent


Posted December 17, 2005

Lincoln high school needs to get strict on their rules. Too many of the kids are bending the rules and cutting, getting in trouble, etc. They need more after school activites for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

the school is okay but the only program thats any good is the academy of finace. teh level of parent involvemnet is outstanding
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 1, 2005

Its a very good school to send your child to in a good enviornment and you will know they are safe and gettin a good education.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 19, 2005

I know the school has after school programs to help the students in need of help. As a parent of two students there, I believe things can be improve greatly. A more serious effort should be taken by the adminstration to help these students who are failing in certain classes. These after school program are not cutting it. Students are still failing in Math and other important subjects and have to go to summer school. If a teacher is not doing a good job then you can't have students excel.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2004

Being part of Lincoln for years, I've seen the school move foward towards an excellant future. The students have a positive attitude to succeed as Lincoln High graduates. I give thumbs-up to the Safety Officers, Teachers, CSEA Staff and Administration for a combined effort that made the school what it is today.


Posted September 9, 2003

This school is a great educational environment for my child . My daughter goes there and she is succeeding and and enjoying learning. The staff is great and dedicated.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2003

I'm actually a student at lincoln high school.It's a great place to be..i love it here..Lincoln has a nice field and a great atomsphere..we all work together as a team.We wil soon acheive our excellence..I'm trying to graute next year,2004. If i do thats because Lincoln cares.


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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.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

567 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

492 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

766 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

344 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students13%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students51%
Students with disabilities16%
General population59%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students50%
Students with disabilities13%
General population57%

Integrated Algebra

All Students53%
Students with disabilities21%
General population59%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students50%
Students with disabilities20%
General population56%

Physics

All Students58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students62%
Students with disabilities24%
General population67%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 21%
Black 35% 19%
White 10% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 5%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 65%N/A76%
Female 72%N/A79%
Male 58%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 87%N/A81%
Black or African American 62%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 66%N/A59%
White 65%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 77%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 41%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 54%N/A56%
General-Education students 68%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 68%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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375 Kneeland Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
Phone: (914) 376-8400

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