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Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School

Public | 9-12 | 709 students

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Posted August 3, 2011

I am a 2010 graduate from Lincoln high and i attended there for two years. to be honest this school has so much potential, the teachers are passionate in teaching and they know their material. the only thing that contradicts that is the students who lack the enthusiasm of learning and of course not all of the students. There are bright and talented students here. just because there is 'violence, and bad kids" in the does not meant that the entire school is. Another thing if the TAKS test was gone i believe this school would have higher ratings, future students would love to attend the school for the fist time. THE PARENTS WOULD BE MORE INVOLVED. the stats of test scores will be higher and every student should have an opportunity to enroll into the the humanities and communications magnet (which is an excellent program for the ones interested in journalism)t. bottom line i am proud to graduate from this historical magnet high school. GO TIGERS!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 23, 2010

Lincoln is a great school, and I would recommend any student to go there.


Posted October 2, 2009

im a former student. and i know that lincoln is a great school. it may not look like it in your eyes but you have to be there to see and hear what really goes on with school and the district behind closed doors. the reason why most of the student are not attending school is because of the TAKS test. this test does not help anybody neither get the student prepared for the real world. taks is always taught during class every single day. not only the students hate it but the teachers hate it too. because they know that it will not help the students when they graduate from school. i took that test 3 times and i finally passed it 1 mth before my graduation. it was hard and very stressful. students dont time to prepare for their SAT OR ACT because of the TAKS test!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2009

no homework, not enough help for the sudent and care... no parent relations.... no syudent focus... but taks focus... bottom line line , just a job for these teachers, not real teachers for students... kids needs real help and is not getting it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2008

I went to this school a couple of years ago. It is nowhere near good. The teachers are practically useless. The dropout rate is too high and there is a drug front right in front of the school. The TAKS test requires sixty percent of the overall test to pass; the school is unable to even get sixty out of one hundred percent right, children fail constantly and there is too much violence. I would not send my children to this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 2, 2007

This school only has a handful of good teachers, I think if there was an overall of teachers and especially the principal the school would improve. And yes some parents are involved but clearly not enough. There needs to be a change from the Schoolboard down.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

This is a real nice school. The students really support their school in anyway.
—Submitted by Jason Taylor, a former student


Posted August 15, 2005

Don't believe everything that you hear. Nothing positive to say regarding acedemics. The art classes leave a whole lot to be desired. Parent involement is shameful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I found that this school along with its teachers are much higher rated than it deserved. There was not enough responsibility for accountability of students actual presence in class and too much unreported truancy. There was not a great presence for higher learning environment. Finally, the SAT scores and ACT scores for college for these students do not show adequate academic preparation.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 70% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

196 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
43%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students46%
Female45%
Male47%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education6%
Not special education50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant46%
Gifted/talented67%

Reading

All Students72%
Female84%
Male59%
Black or African American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education26%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students72%
Female80%
Male64%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education24%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented96%

Math

All Students63%
Female70%
Male56%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education18%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented96%

Science

All Students53%
Female54%
Male53%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Special education11%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talented83%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Black or African American87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education67%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female96%
Male74%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education38%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented93%

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education57%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students84%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education43%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented93%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American99%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 81% 14%
Hispanic 19% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
White 0% 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 17%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 38%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 9%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2826 Hatcher St
Dallas, TX 75215
Phone: (972) 925-7600

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