Lincoln High School vs. Foss High School
Should you attend Lincoln High School or Foss High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lincoln High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Foss High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,556 students in grades 9-12, Lincoln High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Foss High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,556 students
599 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1837 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1891 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
91%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
149
Grade 10 Students
392
158
Grade 11 Students
409
135
Grade 12 Students
359
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
14%
24%
% Hawaiian
6%
4%
% Two or more races
15%
16%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.81
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
11%