Lincoln High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Lincoln High School

Lincoln High School is a public high school in Yonkers, New York, that teaches students in grades 9–12. It is one of the eight high schools in the Yonkers City School District. There are about 1,700 to 1,900 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 15:1, which is normal for a high school in a big city. Lincoln High School has a college-prep curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) classes and tests. With a 40% participation rate, a lot of students want to take hard classes. According to latest news & World Report, the school is the 383rd best in New York. Data on proficiency for the 2025–2026 school year shows that 43% of students met math standards and 72% met reading/ELA standards. This means that they are good at reading and writing. The student body is very different; 92% of the students are minorities and 87% of them are poor. The amount of money spent on each student is about the same as the average for schools in the district's cities.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%

Reading 72%

State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 72% in Reading.

70

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1137

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.44%

Asian 2.64%

Hispanic 71.42%

Black 16.09%

Two+ Races 0.79%

Native Am. 0.62%

White

8.44%

Asian

2.64%

Hispanic

71.42%

Black

16.09%

Two+ Races

0.79%

Native Am.

0.62%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1137

48.72%

554 Female

51.28%

583 Male

Student Population

1137 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lincoln High School Contact Information

Address

375 KNEELAND AVE, YONKERS, NY, 10704

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Phone

(914) 376-8400

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Website

http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Lincoln High School's new programs are getting a lot of attention! The school recently got a $750,000 grant to fix up the auditorium, which will give students a great place to hold events and performances. The Smaller Learning Communities program at the school also focuses on personalized learning and counseling. Also, students are getting internships and job-shadowing experiences through partnerships with local groups.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does Lincoln High School offer?

Ans. Lincoln High School has a wide range of advanced courses, arts, and extracurricular activities that make up a full curriculum.

Q2. How do teachers get students to take part in activities?

Ans. Students can explore their interests, learn how to lead, and improve their ability to work with others through clubs, sports, and arts programs.

Q3. What help is there for schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help students reach their goals and deal with school problems.

Q4. How does the school keep things positive?

Ans. To make a school culture that is safe, welcoming, and productive, respect, accountability, and inclusion are all important.

Q5. What do students do to get ready for life after high school?

Ans. Career planning, mentorship, and skill-building programs help students get ready for college, vocational programs, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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