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Lincoln High School Profile

District Summary

Seattle Public Schools provides high quality rigorous coursework to the entire Seattle area. Seattle School serves approximately 60,000 students. With 17 high schools, 13 middle schools, 10 K-8s and 63 elementary schools utilizing the K-5, K-8, 6-8, 9-12 grade level configuration. The student body is diverse and is made up of 15% Asian, 15% Black, 45.7% Caucasian, 13% Latinx, .5% American Indian/Native, 12.2% Multiracial and .5% Pacific Islander students.

School Summary

Lincoln High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school enrolling 1670 students in grades 9-12. Lincoln High School re-opened in 2019, after being shuttered for 40 years. Our senior class has a total of 381 students. Our senior class is made up of the following race/ethnicity break down:

  • Asian: 32 (8%)
  • Black: 11 (3%)
  • White: 257 (67%)
  • Hispanic: 32 (8%
  • Multiracial: 49 (13%)

The senior class is made up of students included in “Support Service/Programs” in Seattle Public Schools:

  • Highly Capable/Advanced Learner: 144 (37%)
  • Special Ed Served: 34 (9%)
  • 504 Plan: 32 (8%)
  • Homeless : 1(.002 %)
  • Free/Red. Lunch: 155 (9%)

Highly Capable/Advanced Learning students had the potential of earning between 1 and 6 high school credits at the middle school level, in the areas of Math, Science and World Language. Due to the advanced nature of the Highly Capable Program specifically, students are often eligible to begin advanced coursework two years earlier than their non-HC identified classmates.

Academic Program

Lincoln High School has 6 classes offered each day from Monday through Friday. After the 3rd class of the day we have a 20 minute (M, T, Th, and F) flex time in which students are welcomed to attend office hours with teachers, counselors, and other support staff or get organized with coursework. On Wednesdays, we have a 35–minute class, called Lynx Time, after 3rd period in which we conduct all grade level presentations. Academic, College and Career, and Social Emotional Learning are all embedded in Lynx Time.

  • All students complete 60 hours of community service requirement before graduating.
  • Worksite Learning Internships are available for students who have successfully completed a qualifying CTE course and internship is aligned with their high school and beyond plan.
  • Dual Enrollment (Running Start, College in the High School, or AP) courses are available to all students beginning their junior or senior year. 100% of our seniors in 2021-2022 students will take a college credit eligible course in Mathematics and English Language Arts
  • AP/IB/College in the High School
    • The following courses are currently offered or have been offered since 2019:
      • 2019-2020
        • AP Calculus AB
        • AP Calculus BC (prerequisite : Pre-calculus)
        • AP Physics
        • AP Japanese (Language & Culture)
        • AP Spanish (Language & Culture)
        • AP Computer Science Principles
      • 2020-2021
        • AP English Language & Composition (11th grade)**
        • AP US History (11th grade)
        • AP World History (10th grade- offered only for 2020-2021 school year)
        • AP Calculus AB (prerequisite: Pre-calculus)
        • AP Calculus BC (prerequisite : Pre-calculus)
        • AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Physics
        • AP Spanish (Literature & Culture)
        • AP Japanese (Language & Culture)
        • AP Art and Design
        • AP Computer Science A
      • 2021-2022
        • College in the High School English 101 (12th Grade)
        • AP Literature and Composition (12th grade)
        • AP English Language & Composition (11th grade)
        • AP US Govt & Economics (12th grade)
        • AP US History (11th grade)
        • AP Human Geography (10th grade)
        • College in the High School Math 107 (Math in Society)
        • College in the High School Precalculus (Math 141/142) (prerequisite: Algebra 2)
        • AP Calculus AB (: Pre-calculus)
        • AP Calculus BC (prerequisite : Pre-calculus)
        • AP Statistics (prerequisite: Algebra 2)
        • AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Environmental Science
        • AP Physics
        • AP French (Language & Culture)
        • AP Japanese (Language & Culture)
        • AP Spanish (Language & Culture)
        • AP Spanish (Literature & Culture)
        • AP Art and Design
        • AP Computer Science A
      • 2022-2023
        • College in the High School English 101 (12th Grade)
        • AP Literature and Composition (12th grade)
        • AP English Language & Composition (11th grade)
        • AP US Govt & Economics (12th grade)
        • AP US History (11th grade)
        • AP Human Geography (10th grade)
        • College in the High School Math 107 (Math in Society)
        • AP Calculus AB (prerequisite: Pre-calculus)
        • AP Calculus BC (prerequisite: Pre-calculus)
        • AP Statistics (prerequisite: Algebra 2)
        • AP Biology (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Chemistry (prerequisite: Chemistry)
        • AP Environmental Science
        • AP Physics A/B
        • AP Physics C
        • AP French (Language & Culture)
        • AP Japanese (Language & Culture)
        • AP Spanish (Language & Culture)
        • AP Art and Design
        • AP Computer Science A/CSE 142
        • AP Psychology
  • Honors Courses
    • The following courses were offered 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
      • Intro to Literature & Composition (9th grade)
      • World Literature & Composition (10th grade)
      • World History 1, 2 and 3 (9th & 10th grade)
      • Physics A & Chemistry A (typical 9th grade course)
      • Biology A & B (typical 10th grade course)
      • Physics B & Chemistry B (typical 11th grade course)
    • The following courses have been offered since 2019
      • Algebra 2 Honors
      • Pre-Calculus Honors
    • The following course is offered starting with 2022-2023
      • American Literature & Composition (11th grade)

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics

  • Boys & Girls’ Soccer
  • Football
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Cross-Country/Track
  • Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Girls’ & Boys’ Swimming
  • Girls’ Gymnastics
  • Cheer
  • Wrestling
  • Softball (Fast/Slow Pitch)
  • Ultimate Frisbee (club)
  • Crew (club)
  • Lacrosse (club)

Activities/Clubs

  • Art Club
  • ASU (Asian Student Union)
  • Bouldering Club
  • BSU (Black Student Union)
  • Calligraphy Club
  • Chainlynx Robotics
  • Chess Club
  • Dance Team
  • DECA
  • Documentary Film Club
  • Drama
  • Environmental Club
  • Ethics Bowl
  • Feminism Club
  • House Elf Liberation Front
  • Investing Club
  • Japanese Conversation Club
  • JSA (Jewish Student Association)
  • JSU (Jewish Student Union)
  • Keystone Club
  • LSU (Latinx Student Union)
  • Lincoln Mural Club
  • LOG (Lincoln Outdoor Group)
  • Magic the Gathering Club
  • Math Club
  • Mental Health Club
  • Mock Trial Club
  • Mountain Biking Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Pet Club
  • Photography Club
  • SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Association)
  • Social Justice Club
  • STEM Outreach and Opportunities
  • Spanish Conversation Club
  • Tabletop Club
  • Water1st Club
  • Wii Club

Grading Information

Seattle Public Schools uses the state mandated Official GPA calculation on transcripts.

  • 4.0 GPA = A
  • 3.7 GPA = A-
  • 3.3 GPA = B+
  • 3.0 GPA = B
  • 2.7 GPA = B-
  • 2.3 GPA = C+
  • 2.0 GPA = C
  • 1.7 GPA = C-
  • 1.0 GPA = D
  • 0.0 GPA = E

Salutatorian and Valedictorian selection process

Purpose:

The Salutatorian and Valedictorian awards are honors given to graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic and personal excellence as well as a commitment to growth throughout their four years of high school.

  • Salutatorian awards are given to seniors with 4.0 GPA and can be multiple students
  • Valedictorian award is an individual award given to one senior that best exemplifies the LHS motto; Learn with Passion. Act with Courage. Improve the World.
  • Per SPS guidelines, a valedictorian may not be determined solely by GPA.

Selection Guidelines for Valedictorian Honor:

  • Initial list is made up of students that are academically at the top of their class (4.0 GPA) after the end of 1st semester.
    • This includes Running Start students
    • These students are awarded Salutatorian awards and are eligible to be considered for the Valedictorian award
  • Salutatorian list is used and the following is considered:
    • Leadership at school (clubs, activities, sports, music, theatre, ASB)
    • Leadership in the community (length of participation and leadership in community organizations, volunteer work and leadership, etc)
    • Impact on the LHS school community (have they actively created a more inclusive and welcoming environment throughout their time at Lincoln, have they stepped up to create healthy change, have they created and maintained healthy relationships with peers and staff, have they been a leader to underclassmen)
    • How students reflect the school motto: Learn with Passion. Act with Courage. Improve the World.
    • Commitment to personal and academic growth
      • this would include academic schedule/rigor
  • A committee is formed of 3-5 current LHS staff members
  • Students submit a supplemental information packet for the committee to consider
    • This is optional; all salutatorians are considered for valedictorian, but it allows the committee to get a fuller picture of students lives outside of school and ensures that students who aren’t as well known by staff are considered equally.
    • Discussion is done only by committee members
    • Final selection made by committee using information about all students on the list
    • Decisions are kept confidential until senior awards night

2019-2020 Covid Grade Scale

Winter Quarter and 2nd Semester Grades: A, Incomplete – No LHS students received an Incomplete for the 2nd semester of the 2019-2020 school year.

2020-2021 Covid Grade Scale

Planned for the duration of distance learning: A to C- and Incomplete
*Note Running Start and CIHS College Transcripts may differ from Seattle School Transcripts for this period.

Post-Secondary Acceptance

Lincoln High School does not have any current “post-secondary acceptance” data, as the class of 2022, is the first graduating class in over 40 years.

Sample of Colleges Attended by Graduates over the last 4 years

Lincoln High School does not have any current “post-secondary acceptance” data, as the class of 2022, is the first graduating class in over 40 years.

As a part of Seattle Public School’s High School and Beyond Plan, Lincoln students use Naviance to explore colleges and career paths, analyze skills and talents and help them stay on track to reach academic goals. Naviance fosters post-high school planning communication and collaboration for students, counselors, and families.

Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Its comprehensive college and career planning solutions optimize student success, enhance school counselor productivity, and track results for school and district administrators. Learn more about Naviance.

Colleges Attended by Graduates from the Class of 2022

  • Berry College
  • Boston University
  • California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
  • Carleton College
  • Central Community College
  • Central Washington University
  • Chapman University
  • Colgate University
  • Columbia University
  • Connecticut College
  • Cornell College
  • Cornish College of the Arts
  • Fort Lewis College
  • Highline College
  • Lewis & Clark College
  • Lewis and Clark Community College
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • McGill University
  • New York University
  • North Seattle College
  • Northern Arizona University
  • Oregon State University
  • Rice University
  • San Diego State University
  • San Francisco State University
  • Santa Clara University
  • Savannah College of Art & Design – SCAD
  • Seattle Central College
  • Seattle Pacific University
  • Temple University
  • The College of Wooster
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of California-Los Angeles
  • University of California-Santa Cruz
  • University of Colorado Boulder
  • University of Oregon
  • University of San Francisco
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Utah
  • University of Vermont
  • University of Washington-Bothell Campus
  • University of Washington-Seattle Campus
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Vassar College
  • Washington State University
  • Western Washington University
  • Whitman College
  • Willamette University